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nightcap

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night·cap  (ntkp)
n.
1. A usually alcoholic drink taken just before bedtime.
2. Sports & Games The last event in a day's competition, especially the final game in a baseball double-header.
3. A cloth cap worn especially in bed.

nightcap
Noun
1. a drink taken just before bedtime
2. a soft cap formerly worn in bed
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.nightcap - an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic
drink - a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner"
2.nightcap - a cloth cap worn in bed
cap - a tight-fitting headdress
night-robe, nightdress, nightgown, nightie, gown - lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
3.nightcap - the final game of a double header
game - a single play of a sport or other contest; "the game lasted two hours"
double feature, doubleheader, twin bill - two games instead of one (especially in baseball when the same two teams play two games on the same day)
Translations
nightcap [ˈnaɪtkæp] n (drink) → bebida que se toma antes de acostarse
nightcap [ˈnaɪtkæp] nboisson prise avant le coucher
nightcap [ˈnaɪtkæp] night nSchlaftrunk m
nightcap [ˈnaɪtkæp] nbicchierino prima di andare a letto


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One day his wife was ironing and she ironed a great big nightcap with a frill round it.
An old man in a nightcap opened the window and looked out.
White, in his nightcap, put his head out and said, "What do you want?
 
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