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caparison definition

ca·pari·son (kə par′i sən, -zən)

noun

  1. an ornamented covering for a horse; trappings
  2. clothing, equipment, and ornaments; outfit

Etymology: Fr caparaçon < OProv caparasso, large hooded cloak < capa: see cape

transitive verb

  1. to cover (a horse) with trappings
  2. to adorn with rich clothing; deck out

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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