CAPARISON


Meaning of CAPARISON in English

[ kə'parɪs(ə)n ]

■ noun an ornamental covering spread over a horse's saddle or harness.

■ verb ( be ~ed ) be decked out in rich decorative coverings.

Origin

C16: from obs. Fr. caparasson , from Sp. caparazón 'saddlecloth', from capa 'hood'.

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