Obs. [ad. It. capriccio: see above. This adapted form of the It. preceded the adoption of F. caprice.] = CAPRICCIO, CAPRICE.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Caprichio, Caprich, an humour, fancy, toy in ones head, a giddy thought.
1664. Butler, Hud., II. I. 3/18. Til drawing bloud o’ th’ Dames, like witches, Th’ are forthwith cur’d of their Capriches.
1698. S. Clarke, Script.-Just., Introd. B ij. If once we give way to the Caprich, Luxury and intemperance of a wanton Fancy herein, there will be no end to our Rambling.
