Antonyms for caparisoned

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kuh-par-uh-suh n

Phonetic Transcription : kəˈpær ə sən

Definition 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

Example sentences :

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

Synonyms for caparisoned

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