[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

cockade \cockade"\, n. f. cocarble, fr. coquard vain, of.
   coquart, fr. coq cock, prob. of imitative origin. the
   ornament is so named from its resemblance to the crest of a
   cock. cf. coquette.
   a badge, usually in the form of a rosette, or knot, and
   generally worn upon the hat; -- used as an indication of
   military or naval service, or party allegiance, and in
   england as a part of the livery to indicate that the wearer
   is the servant of a military or naval officer.
   1913 webster

         seduced by military liveries and cockades. --burke.
   1913 webster
see also:
coquette 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

cockade
     n : an ornament such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette usually
         worn on the hat

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