OR'NAMENT, n. [L. ornamentum, from orno, to adorn. Varro informs us that this was primitively osnamentum; but this is improbable. See Adorn.] 1. That which embellishes; something which, added to another thing, renders it more beautiful to the eye.The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers, the bonnets and the ornaments of the legs - Is. 3.2. In architecture, ornaments are sculpture or carved work.3. Embellishment; decoration; additional beauty.- The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit which is in the sight of God of great price. 1Peter 3.OR'NAMENT, v.t. To adorn; to deck; to embellish.
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