First Known Use: 14th century
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1cape
noun, often attributive \ˈkāp\
Definition of CAPE
1
: a point or extension of land jutting out into water as a peninsula or as a projecting point
2
often capitalized : cape cod cottage
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Origin of CAPE
Middle English cap, from Anglo-French cape, from Old Occitan cap, from Latin caput head — more at head
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2cape
noun
Definition of CAPE
1
: a sleeveless outer garment or part of a garment that fits closely at the neck and hangs loosely over the shoulders
2
: the short feathers covering the shoulders of a fowl — see duck illustration
Origin of CAPE
probably from Spanish capa cloak, from Late Latin cappa head covering, cloak
First Known Use: 1758
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CAPE[1] Defined for Kids
1cape
noun \ˈkāp\
Definition of CAPE for Kids
: a point of land that juts out into the sea or into a lake
2cape
noun
Definition of CAPE for Kids
: a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
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