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night·cap

(nīt′kăp′)

1. A usually alcoholic drink taken just before bedtime.

2. Sports & Games The last event in a day's competition, especially the final game in a baseball double-header.

3. A cloth cap worn especially in bed.

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nightcap

(ˈnaɪtˌkæp)

1. a bedtime drink, esp an alcoholic or hot one

2. (Clothing & Fashion) a soft cap formerly worn in bed

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

night•cap

(ˈnaɪtˌkæp)

n.

1. an alcoholic drink taken at the end of the day.

2. a cap for the head, intended primarily to be worn in bed.

3. Informal. the last of a day's sports events, esp. the second game of a doubleheader in baseball.

[1350–1400]

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Noun	1.	nightcap - an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic drink - a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner"
	2.	nightcap - a cloth cap worn in bed cap - a tight-fitting headdress nightdress, nightgown, nightie, night-robe, gown - lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
	3.	nightcap - the final game of a double header game - a single play of a sport or other contest; "the game lasted two hours" double feature, doubleheader, twin bill - two games instead of one (especially in baseball when the same two teams play two games on the same day)

Translations

yömyssy

bicchierino bevuto prima di dormire

nattmössasängfösare

nightcap

[ˈnaɪtkæp] N

1. (= hat) → gorro m de dormir

2. (= drink) bebida que se toma antes de acostarse

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

nightcap

[ˈnaɪtkæp] n
Would you like a nightcap? → Prendrez-vous quelque chose avant de vous coucher ?

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

nightcap

[ˈnaɪtˌkæp] n → papalina, berretto da notte; (drink) bicchierino prima di andare a letto

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

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