CAPELINE
\kˈe͡ɪpla͡ɪn], \kˈeɪplaɪn], \k_ˈeɪ_p_l_aɪ_n]\
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kap'e-lin, n. a small iron skull-cap worn by archers in the middle ages: a light woollen hood worn by ladies going out to an evening party: a surgical bandage for the head.--Also CAP'ELLINE. [Fr.,--Low L. capella--capa, a cap.]
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