Cornercap

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A priest's or academic's hat. obsolete
  2. 2
    The chief ornament. obsolete

    "Thou makest the triumviry the cornercap of society."

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"Thou makest the triumviry the cornercap of society."

Etymology

From corner + cap.

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