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caparison
[kuh-par-uh-suhn]
noun
a decorative covering for a horse or for the tack or harness of a horse; trappings.
rich and sumptuous clothing or equipment.
verb (used with object)
to cover with a caparison.
to dress richly; deck.
caparison
/ əˈæɪə /
noun
a decorated covering for a horse or other animal, esp (formerly) for a warhorse
rich or elaborate clothing and ornaments
verb
(tr) to put a caparison on
Other Word Forms
- uncaparisoned adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of caparison1
Word History and Origins
Origin of caparison1
Example Sentences
A military leader or ruler, he wears a tasseled hat, rides a caparisoned mount, and is accompanied by dozens of smaller figures, a sculptural demographic of Kajola’s citizenry.
It swept by in a fine parade of shining mail, bright banners, and gaily caparisoned horses.
Balder’s horse, fully caparisoned, was ridden to the pyre and sacrificed there, in order that it would be able to bear its master in the world to come.
You shall feast and then you shall be caparisoned like Jove himself!
They withdrew from the ring, carrying the caparisons.
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