"capen" meaning in Middle English

See capen in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Head templates: {{head|enm|noun}} capen
  1. Alternative form of capoun Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: capoun
    Sense id: en-capen-enm-noun-C-mWyi-T

Verb

Head templates: {{head|enm|verb}} capen
  1. To look for, search after.
    Sense id: en-capen-enm-verb-mxcYTtAr Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 35 49 16
  2. To gaze or stare.
    Sense id: en-capen-enm-verb-VMRDjonU
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          "english": "Troilus and Criseyde",
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