Meaning Of The Word Liberty cap

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Liberty cap Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Liberty cap?

liberty cap in American English
a soft, closefitting cap without a visor, adopted by the French Revolutionists as a symbol of liberty
noun: a soft, conical cap given to a freed slave in ancient Rome at manumission of his servitude, used as a symbol of liberty, esp. since the 18th century

liberty cap in British English
noun: a cap of soft felt worn as a symbol of liberty, esp during the French Revolution, from the practice in ancient Rome of giving a freed slave such a cap

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