/keuh par"euh seuhn/ , n.
1. a decorative covering for a horse or for the tack or harness of a horse; trappings.
2. rich and sumptuous clothing or equipment.
v.t.
3. to cover with a caparison.
4. to dress richly; deck.
[ 1585-95; caparasson (now caparaçon ) caparazón, akin to capa CAPE 1 ]