Definition of caparison
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: an ornamental covering for a horse
b
: decorative trappings and harness
2
: rich clothing : adornment
caparison
verb
caparisoned; caparisoning; caparisons
Definition of caparison (Entry 2 of 2)
: to provide with or as if with a rich ornamental covering : adorn
the trees stood majestically caparisoned, with their innumerable leaves gilt— Virginia Woolf
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The first known use of caparison was in 1579
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