Definition of cap and bells in English:
cap and bells
plural nounˌkap (ə)n ˈbɛlz
historical The insignia of the professional jester.
Example sentencesExamples
- The reason the period has become a joke must have something to do with those rather unfortunate clothes - jester's cap and bells, lace gowns, armour, monk's habits.
- The loose connection to Dors is strangely apposite, however, for Marr was as showbiz as a political editor could be without wearing a jester's cap and bells.
- Alexander Downer, still waving his cap and bells, pointed out gravely that all 43 were retired.
- He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells.
Definition of cap and bells in US English:
cap and bells
plural nounˌkap (ə)n ˈbelz
historical The insignia of the professional jester.
Example sentencesExamples
- The loose connection to Dors is strangely apposite, however, for Marr was as showbiz as a political editor could be without wearing a jester's cap and bells.
- He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells.
- The reason the period has become a joke must have something to do with those rather unfortunate clothes - jester's cap and bells, lace gowns, armour, monk's habits.
- Alexander Downer, still waving his cap and bells, pointed out gravely that all 43 were retired.