caparison

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Caparison, ka-par′is-un, n. the covering of a horse: a rich cloth laid over a war-horse: dress and ornaments generally.—v.t. to cover with a cloth, as a horse: to dress very richly.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

Oh Generall: Here is the Steed, wee the Caparison: Hadst thou beheld-   Martius.

From Coriolanus by Shakespeare, William

Caparison is used rarely and somewhat slightingly, and trappings quite contemptuously, for showy human apparel.

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin