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Lappet \Lap"pet\, n. [Dim. of lap a fold.]
A small decorative fold or flap, esp. of lace or muslin, in a
garment or headdress. --Swift.
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{Lappet moth} (Zool.), one of several species of bombycid
moths, which have stout, hairy caterpillars, flat beneath.
Two common American species ({Gastropacha Americana}, and
{Tolype velleda}) feed upon the apple tree.
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Lappet \Lap"pet\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lappeted}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Lappeting}.]
To decorate with, or as with, a lappet. [R.] --Landor.
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