cape

²cape

noun

Definition of CAPE

1

: a sleeveless outer garment or part of a garment that fits closely at the neck and hangs loosely over the shoulders

2

: the short feathers covering the shoulders of a fowl — see duck illustration

Origin of CAPE

probably from Spanish capa cloak, from Late Latin cappa head covering, cloak

First Known Use: 1758

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator