Capa
/ˈkæpə/noun
A type of cloak or cape worn for warmth or fashion.
Did you know?In medieval Europe, wearing a capa was often associated with nobility and the arcane, believed to confer protection against malevolent spirits.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kap-
“to seize or take hold”
Latin
Latin
cappa
“a cloak or hooded garment”
Old French
Old French
cape
“a long coat or cloak”
Middle English
Middle English
cape
“a piece of clothing that covers the shoulders”
Modern English
English
cape
“a sleeveless outer garment or cloak”
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