caparison
[ kuh-par-uh-suhn ]
noun
a decorative covering for a horse or for the tack or harness of a horse; trappings.
rich and sumptuous clothing or equipment.
verb (used with object)
to cover with a caparison.
to dress richly; deck.
Origin of caparison
1Other words from caparison
- un·ca·par·i·soned, adjective
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How to use caparison in a sentence
The soldiers are seen caparisoning their horses and standing by the stirrup.
The Lone Ranche | Captain Mayne Reid
British Dictionary definitions for caparison
caparison
/ (kəˈpærɪsən) /
noun
a decorated covering for a horse or other animal, esp (formerly) for a warhorse
rich or elaborate clothing and ornaments
verb
(tr) to put a caparison on
Origin of caparison
1C16: via obsolete French from Old Spanish caparazón saddlecloth, probably from capa cape 1
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