capeline

English

Etymology

French

Noun

capeline (plural capelines)

  1. (historical) A steel skullcap formerly worn by members of the military.
  2. (historical) A kind of cavalry helmet seen in the English Civil War.
  3. (historical) A light woollen hood worn by ladies going out to an evening party.
  4. A cap-shaped bandage for the head or for the stump of an amputated limb.

Synonyms
  • (cavalry helmet): lobster-tail pot

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