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capelet

capelet

1 8.8
A small cape that covers the shoulders and is worn over a dress
  • noun
  • /ˈkeɪplɪt/
: 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
124 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
partlet
vscapelet
  • Archaic
1 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
mantelet
vscapelet
  • Archaic
1 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

How Long

cloak
66 3.2
coat
875 1.0
cape
124 1.3
capelet
1 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.