Definition of caparison Caparison
ca•par•i•son
We found 11 definitions of caparison from 6 different sources.
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What does caparison mean?
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NounPlural: caparisons |
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| caparison - stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse | ||
| trapping, housing | ||
| stable gear, saddlery, tack gear for a horse | ||
| bard an ornamental caparison for a horse | ||
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| caparison - put a caparison on; "caparison the horses for the festive occasion" | ||
| bard, barde, dress up | ||
| grace, ornament, adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish be an ornament to; "stars ornamented the Christmas tree" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- caparison (Noun)
The often ornamental coverings for an animal, especially a horse or an elephant. - caparison (Verb)
To dress up a horse or elephant with ornamental coverings.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- caparison (n.)
An ornamental covering or housing for a horse; the harness or trappings of a horse, taken collectively, esp. when decorative. - caparison (n.)
Gay or rich clothing. - caparison (v. t.)
To cover with housings, as a horse; to harness or fit out with decorative trappings, as a horse. - caparison (v. t.)
To aborn with rich dress; to dress.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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caparison
ka-par′is-un, n. the covering of a horse: a rich cloth laid over a war-horse: dress and ornaments generally.—v.t. to cover with a cloth, as a horse: to dress very richly.—adj. Capar′isoned. [Fr. caparaçon—Sp. caparazon, augmentative of capa, a cape, cover—Low L. cappa.]
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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caparison
The bridle, saddle, and housing of a military horse.
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🔤- caparison, verb, present, 1st person singular of caparison (infinitive).
- caparison, verb (infinitive).
- caparison, noun, singular of caparisons.
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