Caper

·noun A vessel formerly used by the Dutch, privateer.

II. Caper ·noun A plant of the genus Capparis;

— called also caper bush, caper tree.

III. Caper ·noun A frolicsome leap or spring; a skip; a jump, as in mirth or dancing; a prank.

IV. Caper ·noun The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles.

V. Caper ·vi To leap or jump about in a sprightly manner; to cut capers; to Skip; to Spring; to Prance; to Dance.