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ca·par·i·son  (k-pr-sn)

n.

1. An ornamental covering for a horse or for its saddle or harness; trappings.

2. Richly ornamented clothing; finery.

tr.v. ca·par·i·soned, ca·par·i·son·ing, ca·par·i·sons

1. To outfit (a horse) with an ornamental covering.

2. To dress (another) in rich clothing.

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[Obsolete French caparasson, from Old Spanish caparazón, from Medieval Latin cappa, cloak; see cape¹.]

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caparison [kəˈpærɪs^ən]

n

1. (Military) a decorated covering for a horse or other animal, esp (formerly) for a warhorse

2. rich or elaborate clothing and ornaments

vb

(Military) (tr) to put a caparison on

[via obsolete French from Old Spanish caparazón saddlecloth, probably from capa cape¹]

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caparison - A cloth or covering spread over the saddle or harness of a horse, often ornamented; this word can also mean "housings, trappings."

See also related terms for saddle.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	caparison - stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse trapping, housing bard - an ornamental caparison for a horse horsecloth - a cloth for the trapping of a horse saddlery, stable gear, tack - gear for a horse
Verb	1.	caparison - put a caparison on; "caparison the horses for the festive occasion" bard, barde, dress up adorn, decorate, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify - make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"

Translations

caparison [kəˈpærɪsn]

A. N → caparazón m, gualdrapa f; [of person] → vestido m rico, galas fpl; (= harness etc) → equipo m

B. VT → engualdrapar
gaily caparisoned → brillantemente enjaezado (fig) → brillantemente vestido

caparison (liter)

n → Schabracke f (old)

vt → mit einer Schabracke bedecken (old)