1. decorative coverings or trappings for a horse
2. rich or elaborate clothing or equipment

1. to put decorative coverings on a horse
2. to dress or equip in rich clothing or ornaments

Examples

• The knight’s horse wore elaborate caparisons of silk and gold.
• Medieval tournaments featured horses in colorful caparisons.
• The stable master caparisons the royal horses for the parade.
• She caparisons herself in jewels and fine fabrics for the ball.
• The ceremonial caparisons were embroidered with the family crest.
• He caparisons his mount with the finest leather and silver fittings.