I. kə-ˈper-ə-sən, -ˈpa-rə- noun
Etymology: Middle French caparaçon, from Old Spanish caparazón
Date: 1579
1.
a. : an ornamental covering for a horse
b. : decorative trappings and harness
2. : rich clothing : adornment
II. transitive verb
Date: 1594
: to provide with or as if with a rich ornamental covering : adorn