|
| cape [ kayp ] (plural capes) |
noun |
|
| Definition: |
| |
1. loose outer garment: a sleeveless outer garment that is fastened at the neck and hangs loosely from the shoulders
|
2. coat part like cape: a piece of material like a cape that forms part of a coat or other garment
|
3. birds feathers on bird's shoulder: a covering of short feathers on the shoulders of some birds, especially fowl
|
| [Mid-16th century. Via French< late Latin cappa "hood, hooded cloak"] |
