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(1):
(n.) The cap itself.
(2):
(n.) The top of the head, or the head itself
(3):
(n.) A vain, showy fellow; a conceited, silly man, fond of display; a superficial pretender to knowledge or accomplishments; a fop.
(4):
(n.) A name given to several plants of different genera, but particularly to Celosia cristata, or garden cockscomb. Same as Cockscomb.
(5):
(n.) A strip of red cloth notched like the comb of a cock, which licensed jesters formerly wore in their caps.