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† ˈcorner-cap Obs. A cap with four (or three) corners, worn by divines and members of the Universities in 16–17th c. See also cornered 3.
1573New Custom i. i. in Hazl. Dodsley III. 11 It is a pestilent knave, he will have priests no corner-cap to wear. 1575Brieff Disc. Troubl. Franckford (1846) 213 Yff surplesse, corner capp, and tippet have byn badges off ydolatres. 1605Stow Ann. 1432 The heads of the University of Cambridge, all clad in Scarlet gownes, and corner Caps. 1642Declar. Lords & Com. to Gen. Assembly Ch. Scotl. 5 A letter..against the Surplice, Tippet, Corner-cap. 1678J. Phillips Tavernier's Trav., India i. xiii. 77 Nor do they [the Jesuits] wear Hats or Corner-Caps, as in Europe. fig.1588Shakes. L.L.L. iv. iii. 53 Long. Am I the first yt haue been periur'd so? Biron... Not by two that I know; Thou makest the triumphery [triumviry], the corner cap of societie. |