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plaquette
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plaquette, n. [F., dim. of plaque plate, plaque. See Plaque.].
A small plaque, esp., in modern medal engraving, a small and delicate bas-relief, whether cast or struck from a die, or of form other than circular. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
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