Eparchy, Eparchie

[Gr. eparch i a.] In ancient Greece, a province, or subdivision of territory forming the jurisdiction of an eparch or governor. In modern Greece, the equivalent appellation is nomarchie, q. v. Epaule, (ep-o-lā',) n. [Fr., a shoulder.) ( Fortif.) The shoulder or angle of a bastion. Epaulement, (e-pawl'ment,) n. [Fr.] ( Fortif .) The shoulder or short parapet made at the flank of a battery, or extremity of a parallel, to prevent its being en filaded. Epaulet, (ep'a-let,) n. [Fr. epaulette , from epaule , shoulder.] ( Mil .) An ornamental badge, worn on the shoulder of military men. The E. of commi ioned officers are usually of gold, while those worn by non-commi ioned officers, ., are usually of bra , worsted, . Epauletted, a . Furnished with epaulets.