† Capade

[a. F. capade, f. cap head + -ADE.] In Hat-making = BAT sb.² 12.

1797.  Prisc. Wakefield, Mental Improv. (1800), I. 46. These pieces, or capades, as they are called, being formed in this manner.

1875.  Ure, Dict. Arts, II. 784. The bat or capade.