capeline
capeline · capelines
A steel skullcap formerly worn by members of the militaryA steel skullcap formerly worn by members of the military.
/ˈkæp.əˌlin/
Meaning
4 senses(historical)A steel skullcap formerly worn by members of the military.
(historical)A kind of cavalry helmet seen in the English Civil War.
(historical)A light woollen hood worn by ladies going out to an evening party.
A cap-shaped bandage for the head or for the stump of an amputated limb.
Origin
From French capeline, from Latin cappella.From French capeline, from Latin cappella.
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Forms
plural: capelinesSynonyms
1 synonymscavalry helmet:lobster-tail pot
See also
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