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▪ I. capelet1|ˈkæpəlɪt| Also capellet. [a. F. capelet, Picard for chapelet, from the resemblance to a wreath.] A wen-like swelling on the heel of a horse's hock, or on the point of the elbow.
1731–1800Bailey, Capelé. 1775Ash, Capelet. 1792Osbaldistone Brit. Sportsm. 93/2 Capellet, in horses, a particular swelling to which they are subject. 1847in Craig. 1864in Webster. ▪ II. capelet2|ˈkeɪplɪt| [f. cape n.2 + -let.] A small cape.
1912Home Chat 1 June 444/2 The new Puritan capelet of white lawn. 1968Globe & Mail (Toronto) 3 Feb. 11/5 The top is covered up by a broad-shouldered capelet that looks like a giant, beautiful bib. ▪ III. capelet obs. form of chaplet. |