Caper (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Capered p. pr. & vb. n. capering.] [From older capreoll to caper, cf. F. se cabrer to prance; all ultimately fr. L. caper, capra, goat. See Capriole.] To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to skip; to spring; to prance; to dance.
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He capers, he dances, he has eyes of youth. Shak.
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Caper, n. [D. kaper.] A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer. Wright.
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