CAPARISON Meaning and
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Caparison is a noun that refers to a decorative covering or ornamentation that is worn or placed on a horse, especially during ceremonial events or parades. It is often made of elaborate and eye-catching materials such as velvet, brocade, or silk, and is designed to enhance the horse's appearance and denote its importance or belonging to a particular group or organization.
Derived from the French word "caparasse," meaning "horse's covering," caparisons have a long history dating back to ancient times when horses were considered symbols of power, wealth, and prestige. In medieval Europe, caparisons were commonly used by knights and noble families to display their heraldic colors and coat of arms.
Caparison can also be used as a verb, meaning to adorn or embellish something or someone in a showy or elaborate manner. For example, one might use the word to describe the act of dressing up a float in a parade with bright garlands and streamers, or embellishing a stage for a theatre production with extravagant set designs and props.
Overall, caparison encapsulates the idea of decorative attire or ornamentation used to enhance the visual appeal and status of horses, as well as other objects or individuals in a showy or extravagant manner.
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• An ornamental cover laid over the saddle of a horse.
• To cover with an ornamental cloth, as a horse; to deck; to dress out superbly.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of CAPARISON
The word "caparison" has an intriguing etymology. It originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word "caparasson", which came from the Spanish "caparazón". The Spanish word refers to the armor or protective covering for a horse, particularly the kind used in medieval warfare.
Interestingly, the Spanish word "caparazón" itself has some interesting roots. It stems from the Arabic word "qabāra", which means "shell" or "carapace". The Arabic word was adopted into medieval Spanish during the era of Islamic rule in the Iberian Peninsula.
Over time, the term "caparison" evolved to refer not only to horse armor but also to the ornamental covering or trappings used to decorate horses on ceremonial occasions. It eventually took on a broader meaning, encompassing any kind of decorative covering or attire used for horses or even people.
Similar spelling words for CAPARISON
- capricornus,
- cooperacion,
- cupressin,
- caparisoned,
- caprice,
- cooperazione,
- Cuprizone,
- giberson,
- comparison,
- prison,
- capricornis,
- Coparceny,
- capriccio,
- CPERSONN,
- cowperson,
- capricorn,
- capparis,
- CPRSN.
Conjugate verb Caparison
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