'Caparison' definitions:

Definition of 'caparison'

(from WordNet)
noun
Stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse [syn: caparison, trapping, housing]
verb
Put a caparison on; "caparison the horses for the festive occasion" [syn: caparison, bard, barde, dress up]

Definition of 'Caparison'

From: GCIDE
  • Caparison \Ca*par"i*son\, n. [F. capara[,c]on, fr. Sp. caparazon a cover for a saddle, coach, etc.; capa cloak, cover (fr. LL. capa, cf. LL. caparo also fr. capa) + the term. azon. See Cap.]
  • 1. An ornamental covering or housing for a horse; the harness or trappings of a horse, taken collectively, especially when decorative. [1913 Webster]
  • Their horses clothed with rich caparison. --Drylen. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Gay or rich clothing. [1913 Webster]
  • My heart groans beneath the gay caparison. --Smollett. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Caparison'

From: GCIDE
  • Caparison \Ca*par"i*son\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Caparisonedp. pr. & vb. n. Caparisoning.] [Cf. F capara[,c]onner.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. To cover with housings, as a horse; to harness or fit out with decorative trappings, as a horse. [1913 Webster]
  • The steeds, caparisoned with purple, stand. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To adorn with rich dress; to dress. [1913 Webster]
  • I am caparisoned like a man. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'caparison'

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Words containing 'Caparison'