Also capellet. [a. F. capelet, Picard for chapelet, from the resemblance to a wreath.] A wen-like swelling on the heel of a horse’s hock, or on the point of the elbow.
1731–1800. Bailey, Capelé.
1775. Ash, Capelet.
1792. Osbaldiston, Brit. Sportsm., 93/2. Capellet, in horses, a particular swelling to which they are subject.
1847. in Craig.
1864. in Webster.
Capelet, obs. form of CHAPLET.
