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forage cap
noun
, Military.
- (formerly) a small, low, undress cap.
forage cap
noun
- a soldier's undress cap
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Word History and Origins
Origin of forage cap1
First recorded in 1820–30
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Example Sentences
On coming in front of the Captain, he stopped short, and raised his hand respectfully to the peak of his forage cap.
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They gave him his due reward with great handclapping and Tam bowed left and right, his forage cap in his hand.
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He sauntered delicately and leisurely along to take his seat in the carriage wearing a forage cap.
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In those days few of our cavalry wore, when on Indian campaign, the forage-cap with its crossed sabres and distinguishing letters.
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The head-dress was a busby with blue bag; the forage-cap was blue trimmed with white.
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