Cappa
/ˈkæp.ə/noun
A cape or hooded cloak, especially in historical or ecclesiastical use.
Did you know?Latin cappa is the source of both English cape and cap, showing how one word for a cloak split into two everyday objects of clothing.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Late Latin
cappa
“A hood, cape, or sleeveless cloak”
Old French
Old French
cape
“A cloak or hooded garment”
Middle English
English
cappe
“A cap or hood”
Middle English
English
cape
“A sleeveless outer garment or cloak”
Modern English
English
cap
“A close-fitting covering for the head”
Modern English
English
cape
“A cloak or sleeveless outer garment”