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capelet

American

[keyp-lit] / ˈkeɪp lɪt /

noun

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

There's one scene where Kirsten wears a capelet made of golf gloves sewn together.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2022

“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

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

I couldn’t look at him as I gathered up the dress and the capelet.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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