empiecement

noun

em·​piece·​ment

ə̇mˈpēsmənt,

em-

plural -s

: a piece of material inserted in a garment usually as trimming or ornamentation

Word History

Etymology

en- entry 1 + piece + -ment

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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