Copy flipping posh character's short clothing adornment (9)

I believe the answer is:

epaulette

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'adornment' is the definition.
(I know that epaulette is a type of adornment)

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(Other definitions for epaulette that I've seen before include "flashy pad" , "coat ornament" , "Ornamental shoulder piece on clothing" , "Flashing of the shoulder" , "Ornamental shoulder pad" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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