CAPER
Ca"per, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Capered p. pr. & vb. n. capering.] Etym:
[From older capreoll to caper, cf. F. se cabrer to prance; all
ultimately fr. L. caper, capra, goat. See Capriole.]
Defn: To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance. He capers, he dances, he has eyes of youth. Shak.
CAPER
Ca"per, n.
Defn: A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank. To cut a caper, to frolic; to make a sportive spring; to play a prank. Shak.
CAPER
Ca"per, n. Etym: [D. kaper.]
Defn: A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer. Wright.
CAPER
Ca"per, n. Etym: [F. câpre, fr. L. capparis, Gr. al-kabar.]
1. The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: A plant of the genus Capparis; — called also caper bush, caper tree.