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capcases

capcases is the plural of capcase.

Meaning of capcase

Noun

capcase (plural capcases)

  1. (archaic) A handheld case such as one to carry documents or hats.
    Synonyms:
    bandbox
  2. (obsolete) A chest or trunk.
    • a cap-case for your linen and your plate1626 February 13 (licensing date; Gregorian calendar), Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher, “The Noble Gentleman”, in Comedies and Tragedies […], London: […] Humphrey Robinson, […], and for Humphrey...

Questions about capcases

What is capcases the plural of?
Capcases is the plural of capcase.

Words near capcases in the dictionary

  1. capazepine
  2. CAPB
  3. capbadge
  4. capbadges
  5. capcase
  6. capcases
  7. capcode
  8. capcodes
  9. capcom
  10. capcoms
  11. CAPD

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