garniture

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This anecdote strikes me as a great example of early bar myth-building — the pre-Prohibition equivalent of drinks that change color or have an elaborate scaffolding of garniture on top.

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2019

His "garniture" set of armour, worn for war and jousting, featured a lock on the glove, gripping the sword and preventing the combatant dropping his weapon.

From The Guardian • Mar. 31, 2010

Even to French Socialists the stomach and its garniture are matters to be approached with reverence.

From Time Magazine Archive

It may be served with a garniture around and decorated with skewers, the same as directed for fillet of beef; it then makes a sightly as well as a delicious dish.

From Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks by Blot, Pierre

On the mantel, a formal garniture of vases; against mantel, a club fender with upholstered top, fireirons inside fender, grate with lighted coal fire; below fender, facing sofa, an armchair.

From Green Stockings A Comedy in Three Acts by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodle)