Cap
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/kæp/
(cap)
cover or limit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Cap' originates from the Latin word 'cappa,' which meant 'hood or cloak.'
Historical Evolution
'Cappa' transformed into the Old English word 'cæppe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cap.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a hood or cloak,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of hat or limit.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a soft, flat hat without a brim and typically with a peak.
He wore a baseball cap to the game.
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Noun 2
an upper limit on an amount of money that can be spent or borrowed.
The government imposed a cap on spending.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45