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\ ˌka-pə-ˈpē 
, -ˈpā \
, -ˈpā \variants:
or cap-à-pie
Definition of cap-a-pie
: from head to foot
armed cap-a-pie for battle
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The first known use of cap-a-pie was in 1523
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