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Mariott Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Grenadiers

There were brought into service a new sort of soldiers called grenadiers who were

dextrous in flinging hand grenades. They had furred caps with coped crowns which

made them look very fierce.

What is coped crown? A crown-shaped badge or something?

Thanks in advance!
  

Top answer

I cannot find an on-line explanation, mariott, but I think 'coped' refers to the fact that the crown of the hat is bigger than its base and overhangs the lower part and/or overhangs the face:

— Mister Micawber

  • I cannot find an on-line explanation, mariott, but I think 'coped' refers to the fact that the crown of the hat is bigger than its base and overhangs the lower part and/or overhangs the face:
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I cannot find an on-line explanation, mariott, but I think 'coped' refers to the fact that the crown of the hat is bigger than its base and overhangs the lower part and/or overhangs the face:

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Thanks so much Mister Micawber!!!
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