"cap-a-pie" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Etymology: From Old French (de) cap a pié (Modern French de pied en cap). Etymology templates: {{der|en|fro|(de) cap a pié}} Old French (de) cap a pié, {{cog|fr|de pied en cap}} French de pied en cap Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} cap-a-pie (not comparable)
  1. From head to toe, especially of armor or other military accoutrements. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: cap-à-pie, cap-à-piè, cap-à-pié, cap-a-pe, cap-a-pee, cap-apée, capapie

Alternative forms

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