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1caparison

noun ca·par·i·son \kə-ˈper-ə-sən, -ˈpa-rə-\

Definition of CAPARISON

1
a :  an ornamental covering for a horse
b :  decorative trappings and harness
2
:  rich clothing :  adornment
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Origin of CAPARISON

Middle French caparaçon, from Old Spanish caparazón
First Known Use: 1579

Related to CAPARISON

Synonyms
array, best, bravery, finery, feather, frippery, full dress, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, regalia

2caparison

verb

Definition of CAPARISON

transitive verb
:  to provide with or as if with a rich ornamental covering :  adorn

First Known Use of CAPARISON

1594

Related to CAPARISON

Synonyms
apparel, array, attire, bedeck, clothe, costume, deck (out), do up, dress, dress up, enrobe, garb, garment, get up, gown, habit, invest, rig (out), robe, suit, tog (up or out), toilet, vesture
Antonyms
disarray, disrobe, strip, unclothe, undress, untruss [archaic]

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