caparison

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
  2. verb put a caparison on

Etymology

From Middle French caparasson (Modern French caparaçon), from Old Spanish caparazón, from Old Occitan capairon.

In classic literature

Synonyms

trapping, housing

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