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caparison
[ kuh-par-uh-suhn ]
noun
- a decorative covering for a horse or for the tack or harness of a horse; trappings.
- rich and sumptuous clothing or equipment.
verb (used with object)
- to cover with a caparison.
- to dress richly; deck.
caparison
/ əˈæɪə /
noun
- a decorated covering for a horse or other animal, esp (formerly) for a warhorse
- rich or elaborate clothing and ornaments
verb
- tr to put a caparison on
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Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲc·貹i·DzԱ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of caparison1
1585–95; < Middle French caparasson (now 貹çDz ) < Old Spanish 貹ó, akin to capa cape 1
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of caparison1
C16: via obsolete French from Old Spanish 貹ó saddlecloth, probably from capa cape 1
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A military leader or ruler, he wears a tasseled hat, rides a caparisoned mount, and is accompanied by dozens of smaller figures, a sculptural demographic of Kajola’s citizenry.
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It swept by in a fine parade of shining mail, bright banners, and gaily caparisoned horses.
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Balder’s horse, fully caparisoned, was ridden to the pyre and sacrificed there, in order that it would be able to bear its master in the world to come.
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You shall feast and then you shall be caparisoned like Jove himself!
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They withdrew from the ring, carrying the caparisons.
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