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caparison Definition


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caparison
noun
    1. historical
      A decorative covering, harness, etc for a horse.
    2. formal
      A fine set of clothes.
verb caparisoned, caparisoning
    1. To put a caparison on (especially a horse).
    2. formal, facetious
      To dress up.
Etymology: 16c: from French caparasson, from Spanish caparazón saddle cloth.



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