fool's cap

fool's cap
1. a traditional jester's cap or hood, often multicolored and usually having several drooping peaks from which bells are hung.
2. See dunce cap.
[1625-35]

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  • fool's cap — n. a cap, usually with bells, formerly worn by a court fool or jester …   English World dictionary

  • fool's cap — fool s′ cap n. 1) clo a traditional jester s cap or hood, often multicolored and usu. having several drooping peaks from which bells are hung 2) dunce cap • Etymology: 1625–35 …   From formal English to slang

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  • fool's cap — noun A cap, usually brightly coloured with bells and tassels, as worn by a court jester or fool. See Also: foolscap …   Wiktionary

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  • fool's cap — noun see foolscap …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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