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PRONUNCIATION OF CAP OF MAINTENANCE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CAP OF MAINTENANCE

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Cap of maintenance is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CAP OF MAINTENANCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Cap of Maintenance

A Cap of Maintenance is a ceremonial cap of crimson velvet lined with ermine, which is worn or carried by certain persons as a sign of nobility or special honour. It is worn with the high part to the fore, the tapering tail behind. It is often depicted in British heraldry, when it sits atop the usual helm and is blazoned A chapeau gules turned up ermine, and frequently has the family's usual crest on top of it. A Cap of Maintenance is one of the insignia of the British sovereign, and is carried directly before the monarch at the State Opening of Parliament. For their coronation, Kings wear the Cap of Maintenance for the journey to Westminster Abbey immediately prior to the service. Queens regnant, on the other hand, have tended to wear an alternative In more general terms, the velvet and ermine lining of a crown is itself sometimes called a 'cap of maintenance', and is technically a separate item to the crown itself. According to the Oxford English Dictionary a Cap of Maintenance was granted by the Pope to both Henry VII and Henry VIII as a mark of special privilege. The origin of this symbol of dignity is obscure.

Definition of cap of maintenance in the English dictionary

The definition of cap of maintenance in the dictionary is a ceremonial cap or hat worn or carried as a symbol of office, rank, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CAP OF MAINTENANCE

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Cap-Haitien
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WORDS THAT END LIKE CAP OF MAINTENANCE

advance
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dominance
finance
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maintenance
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Synonyms and antonyms of cap of maintenance in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «cap of maintenance» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CAP OF MAINTENANCE

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Translator English - Chinese

维护帽
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tapa de mantenimiento
570 millions of speakers

English

cap of maintenance
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रखरखाव की टोपी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غطاء الصيانة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

крышка обслуживания
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tampa de manutenção
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ টুপি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cap d´entretien
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Topi penyelenggaraan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kappe Wartung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メンテナンスのキャップ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유지 보수 의 총액
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tutupe pangopènan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mũ bảo trì
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பராமரிப்பு தொப்பி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

देखभाल च्या टोपी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bakım üst sınırı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tappo di manutenzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

czapka z utrzymaniem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кришка обслуговування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

capac de întreținere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καπάκι της συντήρησης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

cap van die onderhoud
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lock av underhåll
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cap på vedlikehold
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cap of maintenance

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CAP OF MAINTENANCE»

The term «cap of maintenance» is normally little used and occupies the 135.066 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CAP OF MAINTENANCE» OVER TIME

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAP OF MAINTENANCE»

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A Complete Guide to Heraldry
But it should at the same time be noticed that this tall, conical hat is much more closely allied to the real cap of maintenance than our present crest " chapeau." Exactly what purpose the real cap of maintenance served, or of what it was a ...
Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, 2007
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Hats and Headwear around the World: A Cultural Encyclopedia: ...
In England, the cap of maintenance was worn under the mon- arch's crown, possibly to cushion the uncomfortable metallic headpiece. But the tradition began when the pope presented a cap to Henry VII symbolically recognizing the king's ...
Beverly Chico, 2013
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The York Cap of Maintenance [By R. Davies]....
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Robert Davies, 2012
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A Dictionary of Suffolk Crests: Heraldic Crests of Suffolk ...
Davy, A., Thorpe Morieux and Felsham churches On a chapeau, or cap of maintenance, a goat passant. RISBY, of Thorpe Morieux. John Risby, late of this Parish, died l727. Muskett. l. 72, Inscription, church. John Risby, died l727. HerSuffCh.
Joan Corder, John Blatchly, 1998
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The Manual of Rank and Nobility, Or Key to the Peerage: ...
THE CAP OF MAINTENANCE. As little mention has hitherto been made in any publication respecting the nature or origra of the Cap of Maintenance, which is borne before the King at the time of his going to Parliament, some short account of ...
‎1828
6
The History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, ...
Mr. Maitland considers it was not before the leign of Henry VIII. for Pope Leo the tenth, anno 1513, presented that prince with a consecrated sword, and a cap of maintenance, the former being an offensive weapon to destroy the enemies of the ...
Thomas Allen, 1839
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The History and Antiquities of Gloucester: Including the ...
the fame order. And it is affirmed, that king Richard the Third, when he made this a mayor town, gave it his fword and cap of maintenance ; accordingly we find the following arms on the fouth fide of the gate leading into Crypt-fchool, which was ...
Samuel Rudder, 1781
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The Medieval Chronicle IV
But the helm, cap of maintenance and crest recall even more compellingly the still surviving funeral achievements of Edward of Woodstock († 1376), conserved at Canterbury Cathedral. In light of the fact that the manuscript was in all likelihood ...
Erik Kooper, 2006
9
The Archaeology of the Medieval English Monarchy
The crest is that of a lion standing upon a cap of maintenance or cap of estate. Both are made of leather with canvas glued over the joints and moulded with great artistry. The lion's hair is suggested by lozenges of plaster, each stamped with a ...
John Steane, 2003
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The history and antiquities of the cathedral church of Exeter
... with his own sword and a cap of maintenance, commanding the one to be worn , and the other carried in state, before him and his successors for ever*8. The next Bishop was John Arundell, of the ancient family of that name, 9° Rymer's ...
John Britton, 1826

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAP OF MAINTENANCE»

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Queen's speech: the day 'psychoactive drugs' tripped off the royal …
We are still a long way from the day when the Cap of Maintenance, carried with the greatest of solemnity by Lady Stowell of Beeston, ... «The Guardian, May 15»
2
The great-grandmother's speech
These include the “Cap of Maintenance” — basically a floppy hat — whose history is obscure; one or two chinless Berties were holding those ... «Politico, May 15»
3
Frank celebrates 25-years as Worcester's sword bearer
While Frank - dressed in breeches, tights, robes and a magnificent ostrich feather adorned cap of maintenance - has provided a dependable ... «Malvern Gazette, May 15»
4
Sketch: The Queen reads on as the page turns
The Cap of Maintenance. Gold Stick in Waiting. Then came the arrival of the Queen, a tiny galaxy of jewels glittering from her crown. Next, the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 14»
5
The State Opening of Parliament explained
These include the cap of maintenance, originally the lining for a crown given as a gift from Pope and the sword of state, made for Charles II and ... «Royal Central, May 14»
6
Queen's Speech: pomp and pageantry
The Regalia – the Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and Sword of State travelled in their own carriage, ahead of the monarch. «Telegraph.co.uk, May 13»
7
The Complete Guide To The State Opening Of Parliament
... is in the preceding coach along with the sword of state and what's known as the cap of maintenance, all symbols of the Monarch's authority. «Royal Central, May 13»
8
letters: Marois is lucky the British prevailed on the Plains
More likely, the hat is a ceremonial Cap of Maintenance presented to the city by Richard III. It can still be seen on display at the Mansion House ... «National Post, Feb 13»
9
Shiva Naipaul Memorial Prize – The Walking Wounded
The Sword of State and the Cap of Maintenance were set in place. The Yeomen of the Guard were solemn and somehow dignified in their ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jan 13»
10
Downton Abbey prequel: How America's Dollar Princesses married …
'He is also the Hereditary Bearer of the Cap of Maintenance. The entailed estates amount to 4,700 acres, yielding an income of $22,000. «Daily Mail, Oct 12»

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