英文字典中文字典Word104.com

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 (gcide)

Caparison \Ca*par"i*son\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Caparisoned}p.
pr. & vb. n. {Caparisoning}.] [Cf. F capara[,c]onner.]
[1913 Webster]
1. To cover with housings, as a horse; to harness or fit out
with decorative trappings, as a horse.
[1913 Webster]

The steeds, caparisoned with purple, stand.
--Dryden.
[1913 Webster]

2. To adorn with rich dress; to dress.
[1913 Webster]

I am caparisoned like a man. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]


Caparison \Ca*par"i*son\, n. [F. capara[,c]on, fr. Sp. caparazon
a cover for a saddle, coach, etc.; capa cloak, cover (fr. LL.
capa, cf. LL. caparo also fr. capa) the term. azon. See
{Cap}.]
1. An ornamental covering or housing for a horse; the harness
or trappings of a horse, taken collectively, especially
when decorative.
[1913 Webster]

Their horses clothed with rich caparison. --Drylen.
[1913 Webster]

2. Gay or rich clothing.
[1913 Webster]

My heart groans beneath the gay caparison.
--Smollett.
[1913 Webster]