English Explanatory Dictionary

caparison

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The often ornamental coverings for an animal, especially a horse or an elephant.
  2. Gay or rich clothing.
verb
  1. To dress up a horse or elephant with ornamental coverings.

Word forms

caparison caparisons caparisoning caparisoned

Etymology

From Middle French caparasson (Modern French caparaçon), from Old Spanish caparazón, from Old Occitan capairon.

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