cap over the windmill in English

Audio: en-au-cap over the windmill.ogg

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Etymology: Derived from throw one's cap over the windmill. Etymology templates: {{m|en|throw one's cap over the windmill}} throw one's cap over the windmill Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} cap over the windmill (not comparable)

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"cap over the windmill" meaning in English

Adverb

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