English Explanatory Dictionary

huffcap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Strong ale.
  2. A bully or blusterer.

Word forms

huffcap huffcaps huff-cap

Etymology

From huff + cap. The ale is called this "because it induced people to set their caps in a bold huffing fashion."

Synonyms

braggart
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