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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun See lapel.

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Examples

  • Where's the other guy's patriotism? aka lapelle-pin?

    CNN Political Ticker 2008

  • And those who have contracts with the talent and content, just need I-Rivers and a lapelle mike - no that wasnt Dave Chapelle - giving him an Iriver ... now that would be funny: Dave Chapelle's Spiritual Journey to South Africa Podcast!

    Fox to launch Podcasts for 24, Arrested Development Ben Barren 2005

  • Now here is someone I would love to grab the iriver attach the lapelle mic and "hear the truth".

    Michelle's 3 Month Bali e-Jail-Hangover Finishes Ben Barren 2005

  • Now here is someone I would love to grab the iriver attach the lapelle mic and "hear the truth".

    Archive 2005-11-01 Ben Barren 2005

  • Rising from his chair, Mark gripped one lapelle of his frock coat in each hand as he paced the small room.

    Enter Bridget Thomas Cobb 1893

  • One hand was thrust between the buttons of his morning coat, the other clasped its lapelle, his head was flung back, and one foot rested on the fender.

    Enter Bridget Thomas Cobb 1893

  • He glides and goes; and still the dudgeon sticks from his left lapelle.

    The French Revolution Thomas Carlyle 1838

  • Nay there, should some stop occur, the beautifullest fingers in France may take you softly by the lapelle, and, in mild flute-voice, ask: "Monsieur, of what Province are you?"

    The French Revolution Thomas Carlyle 1838

  • Or what is this that sticks visible from the lapelle of

    The French Revolution Thomas Carlyle 1838

  • April 30th, 2008 5: 59 pm ET barack oboma helped dig his his own grave he knew what his pastor was for years. otherwise he would not have attented his church. but when rev wright said something to insult him then oboma spoke up, oboma better watch what he says about the rev wright maybe wrigt can revial more about oboma. look what obomas wife wife said on larry king she didnt think the same way rev wright thinks you can bet she did. look how oboma did not wear the flag on his lapelle until a veteren put it on his lapelle one day. i would not trust him to be president right now. liston to me or not. thank you gloria

    Poll of polls: Obama losing ground 2008

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