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forage cap

noun

, Military.
  1. (formerly) a small, low, undress cap.


forage cap

noun

  1. a soldier's undress cap


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Word History and Origins

Origin of forage cap1

First recorded in 1820–30

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Example Sentences

On coming in front of the Captain, he stopped short, and raised his hand respectfully to the peak of his forage cap.

They gave him his due reward with great handclapping and Tam bowed left and right, his forage cap in his hand.

He sauntered delicately and leisurely along to take his seat in the carriage wearing a forage cap.

In those days few of our cavalry wore, when on Indian campaign, the forage-cap with its crossed sabres and distinguishing letters.

The head-dress was a busby with blue bag; the forage-cap was blue trimmed with white.

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