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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A gaily decorated cap, usually with a number of loose peaks tipped with bells, formerly worn by court jesters and clowns.

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  • noun A cap, usually brightly coloured with bells and tassels, as worn by a court jester or fool.

Etymologies

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fool ("jester, entertainer") + cap

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