Caparison Definition
kə-părĭ-sən
caparisons
noun
caparisons
An ornamented covering for a horse; trappings.
Webster's New World
Clothing, equipment, and ornaments; outfit.
Webster's New World
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verb
caparisons
To cover (a horse) with trappings.
Webster's New World
To adorn with rich clothing; deck out.
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Origin of Caparison
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Obsolete French caparasson from Old Spanish caparazón from Medieval Latin cappa cloak cape1
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle French caparaçon, from Old Spanish caparazón, from Old Provençal capairon.
From Wiktionary
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