A small cap or covering worn over or around the ear, often for warmth or protection.
From 'ear' + 'cap,' a simple compound describing a head covering designed specifically to cover the ears.
Medieval and Renaissance art shows people wearing earcaps made of expensive fabrics—it wasn't just practical, it was fashionable, and sometimes indicated your wealth and social status!
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