Nightcap
['naɪtkæp]
Definition
(noun.) the final game of a double header.
(noun.) a cloth cap worn in bed.
(noun.) an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic.
Typed by Humphrey--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A cap worn in bed to protect the head, or in undress.
(n.) A potion of spirit drank at bedtime.
Editor: Natasha
Examples
- I shall be down in a quarter of an hour, Sam,' said Mr. Pickwick, untying his nightcap. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The Captain did not in the least hear him or look at the stout gentleman in the nightcap, about whom he professed to have such a tender interest. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Allow me to have the felicity of hanging up your nightcap, Sir. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I am glad of it,' said Mr. Pickwick, casting his nightcap energetically on the counterpane. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Then, the nightcap once again appeared: and the same voice called Oliver by his name. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- I have seen his grace in his cotton nightcap. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- I wonder, thought I, what sort of a nightcap the Prince of Wales wears? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- He was too rheumatic to be shaken hands with, but he begged me to shake the tassel on the top of his nightcap, which I did most cordially. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- My aunt was walking up and down the room when I returned, crimping the borders of her nightcap with her fingers. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- You'll never have the laugh at me, though, unless it's behind a nightcap. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- When it was ready for her, she was ready for it, with her nightcap on, and the skirt of her gown turned back on her knees. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I never met with anything so awful as this,' thought poor Mr. Pickwick, the cold perspiration starting in drops upon his nightcap. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- It was as true,' said Mr. Barkis, nodding his nightcap, which was his only means of emphasis, 'as taxes is. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Only first exchange that nightcap for some more appropriate covering, or we shall be taken for madmen. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Nothing, ma'am, upon my honour,' said Mr. Pickwick, nodding his head so energetically, that the tassel of his nightcap danced again. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Surely, I would say, all men do not wear those shocking nightcaps; else all women's illusions had been destroyed on the first night of their marriage! Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Annie Moffat has blue and pink bows on her nightcaps. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
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