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capelet

capelet

8.8
A small cape that covers the shoulders and is worn over a dress
  • noun
  • /ˈkeɪplɪt/
translation icon : mantelet
  • The designer showcased a collection featuring elegant capelets that added flair to every outfit.
  • fur capelet

Examples

  • It's way too hot for a full fur coat, so I'm making a faux fur capelet.

    Blog text (27)

  • The first sketch, finished now since Adam's initial glimpse of it in the chapel, showed a group of men in short, hooded capelets ranged about the p138 excavated grave-slot.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • She wore a stunning red capelet that beautifully complemented her evening gown.

  • For the chilly evening, she chose a stylish capelet to keep her shoulders warm.

Synonyms

cape
vscapelet
110 1.3

A sleeveless piece of clothing that fastens at the neck and hangs over the shoulders

is a small shoulder covering used mainly as a fashion accessory rather than full outerwear
tippet
vscapelet
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A long narrow scarf worn over the shoulders, often made of fur

is a short shoulder covering rather than a long fur scarf or pelt
mantelet
vscapelet
  • Archaic
9.9

A short cape that women wore over their shoulders in the past

is used now as a general fashion shoulder covering rather than an old historical garment
partlet
vscapelet
  • Archaic
9.9

A small decorative cloth that covers a woman's neck and shoulders

is focused on covering only the shoulders rather than the neck and shoulders

How Long

cloak
61 3.2
coat
957 1.0
cape
110 1.3
capelet
8.8

Surface Forms

capelet singular
capelets plural

Morphology

capelet = cape (transparent) = cape + let

The meaning 'small cape' is directly derived from 'cape' plus the diminutive suffix '-let', which is easily inferable by learners.

Etymology

The word capelet is made from cape and the small ending -let, which means 'little', like in piglet or ringlet. So a capelet is a 'little cape' worn over the shoulders as a small, decorative outer piece.