n. [ F. caparaçon, fr. Sp. caparazon a cover for a saddle, coach, etc.; capa cloak, cover (fr. LL. capa, cf. LL. caparo also fr. capa) + the term. azon. See Cap. ]
Their horses clothed with rich caparison. Drylen. [ 1913 Webster ]
My heart groans beneath the gay caparison. Smollett. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
The steeds, caparisoned with purple, stand. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
I am caparisoned like a man. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]