fool's cap
Americannoun
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a traditional jester's cap or hood, often multicolored and usually having several drooping peaks from which bells are hung.
noun
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a hood or cap with bells or tassels, worn by court jesters
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a dunce's cap
Etymology
Origin of fool's cap
First recorded in 1625–35
Example Sentences
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He puts on his fool’s cap and plays and dances and hopes he amuses.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 24, 2023
"Troel" is quite the fantastical creature with his carrot-shaped nose, crooked fool's cap, wispy beard and blearily closed eyes.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2012
Over the burgher's shoulder, Jordaens has painted himself, sporting a fool's cap.
From Time Magazine Archive
He addressed the audience when he came into Court in the morning, and said: "I see the Worcester Spy has been trying to put a fool's cap on my head."
From Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 by George Frisbie Hoar
The gray head is indeed a crown of glory if it be found in the way of life; otherwise it is a fool's cap.
From The Shepherd Psalm A Meditation by William Evans
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