nightcapped
- a word derived from nightcap.
Example Sentences
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A latticed window was opened, a white figure appeared, a nightcapped head was put forth without ceremony, a feminine voice, sleepy and indignant, demanded who thus disturbed the sacred silence of the night.
From The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 1, January, 1891 by Wood, Charles W.
I could just see the nightcapped head behind him.
From A Thin Ghost and Others by James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes)
If there be a new-born baby or new-wed bride in the neighbourhood, the nightcapped "doctors" will peer with more than common care, for the unearthly troop do not always return empty-handed.
From The Celtic Twilight by Yeats, W. B. (William Butler)
Presently lights began to glimmer in windows along the dark street, and nightcapped heads were thrust out to learn what was ado.
From A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 by Travis, Stuart
Next morning at an early hour a carriage drove to Aunt Maria's door, and with a stern farewell from her nightcapped relative Dolly was sent forth to banishment, still guarded by the faithful Cobb.
From Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story by Alcott, Louisa May
