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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

Paltrow is the celebrity equivalent of the oatmeal cashmere capelet.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 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

“That year I got a pair of Prada pumps, a pair of Jimmy Choos and a fur capelet that I still wear all the time,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2019

It was tight to the ankles and then flared out in a swath of purple-black silk, and it came with a little faux-fur capelet.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon