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Synonyms for caparisoned
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : kuh-par-uh-suh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : kəˈpær ə sən |
Top 10 synonyms for caparisoned Other synonyms for the word caparisoned
- accouter
- apparel
- array
- bedizen
- bedrape
- breech
- caparison
- coat
- costume
- dandify
- deck
- dizen
- dud
- embellish
- endow
- endue
- enwrap
- equip
- fit
- fit out
- garb
- gem
- gown
- grace
- guise
- habilitate
- habit
- invest
- jacket
- lard
- livery
- mantle
- ornament
- outfit
- primp
- raiment
- rig
- robe
- spruce
- suit up
- swaddle
- swathe
- tog
- trim
- turn out
- vest
Définition of caparisoned
Origin :- 1570s, "cloth spread over a saddle," also "personal dress and ornaments," from Middle French caparasson (15c., Modern French caparaçon), from Spanish caparazón, perhaps from augmentative of Old Provençal caparasso "a mantle with a hood," or Medieval Latin caparo, the name of a type of cape worn by women, literally "chaperon" (see chaperon). Past participle adjective caparisoned is attested from c.1600, from a verb caparison (1590s), from French caparaçonner, from caparaçon.
- As in bedeck : verb dress up
- As in clothe : verb cover with apparel
- Both were caparisoned in the fullest trappings of feudal war.
- Extract from : « Burlesques » by William Makepeace Thackeray
- Three elephants were caparisoned and led round to the front of the house.
- Extract from : « Lady Eureka, v. 2 (of 3) » by Robert Folkestone Williams
- This car had four wheels, and was drawn by four yoke of oxen, caparisoned in red.
- Extract from : « Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe » by John Hewitt
- My horse stood at the post all caparisoned, while I made ready.
- Extract from : « Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders » by William A. Alcott
- A procession of “twenty-five caparisoned horses” was a feature of the show.
- Extract from : « Norfolk Annals » by Charles Mackie
- He rode a large war steed, black of coat and caparisoned in red.
- Extract from : « The Poniard's Hilt » by Eugne Sue
- Prowling about, he found blankets, a saddle and bridle with which he caparisoned his steed.
- Extract from : « Roads of Destiny » by O. Henry
- By his side stood his horse, also caparisoned in rich armor.
- Extract from : « Robin Hood » by J. Walker McSpadden
- In a day or two I was in it; and in another day or two I was caparisoned as a laborer, and in the field.
- Extract from : « Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders » by William A. Alcott
- Near a side postern stood a grey palfrey, caparisoned for a lady's use, and impatiently awaiting its burden.
- Extract from : « Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2) » by John Roby
Antonyms for caparisoned
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