CAPARISON

caparison. Caparison, n. a afine or pompous dress for a horse

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Ca‐par″i‐son (?), n. [[F. caparaçon, fr. Sp. caparazon a cover for a saddle, coach, etc.; capa cloak, cover (fr. LL. capa, cf. LL. caparo also fr. capa) + the term. azon. See Cap.]] 1. 1. An ornamental covering or housing for a horse; the harness or trappings of a horse, taken collectively, esp. when decorative.
Their horses clothed with rich caparison. Drylen. 2. 2. Gay or rich clothing.
My heart groans beneath the gay caparison. Smollett.