Nightcap Definition

nītkăp
noun
An alcoholic drink taken just before going to bed or at the end of an evening of partying, a night on the town, etc.
Webster's New World
A cap worn to bed, esp. formerly, to protect the head from cold.
Webster's New World
The second game of a double-header.
Webster's New World

A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread. [From 14th c.]

Winston wore a nightcap to stave off the cold.
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nightcap
Plural:
nightcaps

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