cappe

Middle English

/ˈkap(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • cap; hat (covering for the head, especially a tight-fitting undercover):
  • (medicine) A bandage or other covering to protect a wound.
  • A ring reinforcing the tip of a flail, morningstar, or similar weapon.
  • (rare) A covering or lid over a container.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English cæppe derived from Latin cappa (cape, cloak, coat, sleeveless coat).

Origin

Latin

cappa

Gloss

cape, cloak, coat, sleeveless coat

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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