What does "cap" mean?

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In addition to the idioms beginning with cap, also see feather in one's cap; hat (cap) in hand; if the shoe (cap) fits, wear it; put on one's thinking cap; set one's cap for. Also see under hat.

See cap in WNW Idioms

cap in hand

in a humble or servile manner

cap the climax

to be or do more than could be expected or believed

set one's cap for

to try to win as a husband or lover

See cap in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

cap in hand

Humbly or submissively.

set (one's) cap for

To attempt to attract and win as a mate.

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