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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cape, v.2 [f. cape Cap n.1 after e.m.E. cappe (1555), cap.] intr. To take off the cap. —1640 Baillie I. 283.
The bishops will goe through the Hall and no man cape to them
