escarpolettecommon nounSyllable DecompositionescarpoletteEtymologyexpandperhaps by metaphor from the Old French escarpoulette (escarpe, earth wall overlooking a defensive moat).Definition1. A seat suspended by ropes, used to swing back and forth.flags.désuetexpandLa jeune fille se balançait sur l'escarpolette.Ô mourir de cette mort seuletteSynonymbalançoirePluralescarpolettesTranslationsenglish:rope swing