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capelet

American  
[keyp-lit] / ˈkeɪp lɪt /

noun

  1. a short cape usually covering just the shoulders.


Etymology

Origin of capelet

First recorded in 1910–15; cape 1 + -let

Example Sentences

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She's wearing a two layer waist length capelet, a full length skirt, and dark gloves.

From Scientific American Sep. 28, 2023

“Where’d the rug go?” asked the bride, who was wearing a taupe tulle gown, a sparkly capelet and glittery sneakers.

From New York Times May 28, 2021

When "Minari" won a Globe for Best Picture, Foreign Language Lee Isaac Chung's seven-year-old daughter stole the show by hugging her father and showing off her faux-fur capelet.

From Salon Mar. 2, 2021

During a recent dress rehearsal at Elmwood, Rumage was in full Scales costume: Her 19th-century finery included petticoats, lace fingerless gloves and a capelet.

From Washington Times Oct. 6, 2018

“And look,” I said, pulling the capelet off the hanger to show him.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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