Capot is the Quebec French word that described this unique winter jacket. From capot came the verb encapoter or s'encapoter also in Quebec French (meaning to put on a capot and other winter …

The meaning of CAPOT is the winning of all the tricks in piquet and other games.

Dec 11, 2025 · Noun capot (plural capots) (card games) A winning of all the tricks in the game of piquet, counting for forty points.

[1640–50; ‹ F (n. and adj.), designating or describing the player who has no tricks, after faire capot (nautical) to capsize] This word is first recorded in the period 1640–50.

Capot (1946–1974) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse sired by Menow out of the mare Piquet. Owned and bred by Greentree Stable, Capot was trained by John M. Gaver, Sr.

The word 'capot' originates from the French language, deriving from 'capuche,' which means 'hood.' It became associated with various types of outer garments that provided coverage and warmth.

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