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caparison

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ca⋅par⋅i⋅son

[kuh-par-uh-suhn]
–noun
1. a decorative covering for a horse or for the tack or harness of a horse; trappings.
2. rich and sumptuous clothing or equipment.
–verb (used with object)
3. to cover with a caparison.
4. to dress richly; deck.

Origin:
1585–95; < MF caparasson (now caparaçon) < OSp caparazón, akin to capa cape 1
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ca·par·i·son   (kə-pār'ĭ-sən)   
n.  
  1. An ornamental covering for a horse or for its saddle or harness; trappings.

  2. Richly ornamented clothing; finery.

tr.v.   ca·par·i·soned, ca·par·i·son·ing, ca·par·i·sons
  1. To outfit (a horse) with an ornamental covering.

  2. To dress (another) in rich clothing.


[Obsolete French caparasson, from Old Spanish caparazón, from Medieval Latin cappa, cloak; see cape1.]
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