Lap"pet (?), n. [Dim. of lap a
fold.] A small decorative fold or flap, esp. of lace or muslin,
in a garment or headdress. Swift.
Lappet moth (Zoöl.), one of
several species of bombycid moths, which have stout, hairy
caterpillars, flat beneath. Two common American species
(Gastropacha Americana, and Tolype velleda) feed upon
the apple tree.
Lap"pet, v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Lappeted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Lappeting.] To decorate with, or as with, a lappet.
[R.] Landor.