"capstring" meaning in All languages combined

See capstring on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: capstrings [plural]
Etymology: cap + string Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cap|string}} cap + string Head templates: {{en-noun}} capstring (plural capstrings)
  1. (usually in the plural) A string that fastens a cap on the wearer's head. Tags: plural-normally
    Sense id: en-capstring-en-noun--BXBndiy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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