Etymology

cap-a-pie

Today it means: From head to toe, especially of armor or other military accoutrements. Full definition →

Old French (de) cap a pié
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  1. Old French · derived from(de) cap a pié
  2. English todaycap-a-pie

From Old French (de) cap a pié (Modern French de pied en cap).

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