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capelet

American

[keyp-lit] / ˈkeɪp lɪt /

noun

a short cape usually covering just the shoulders.

Etymology

Origin of capelet

First recorded in 1910–15; cape ¹ + -let

Example Sentences

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She's wearing a two layer waist length capelet, a full length skirt, and dark gloves.

From Scientific American • Sep. 28, 2023

Paltrow is the celebrity equivalent of the oatmeal cashmere capelet.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2023

“Where’d the rug go?” asked the bride, who was wearing a taupe tulle gown, a sparkly capelet and glittery sneakers.

From New York Times • May 28, 2021

It was bunchy with a high side slit and the aforementioned capelet detailing - and it’s possible only JLo could have pulled it off.

From Washington Times • Jan. 11, 2016

She was now wearing the capelet, the faux fur swishing around her elbows as she strutted around.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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