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nightcap

/ˈnaɪtˌkæp/

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noun

Schlafmütze

A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread.

Examples :

"Winston wore a nightcap to stave off the cold."

Winston trug eine Schlafmütze, um die Kälte abzuwehren.

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noun

Schlaftrunk, Betthupferl

A beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, my dad enjoys a small glass of whiskey as a nightcap before going to sleep. "

Nach einem langen Arbeitstag genießt mein Vater ein kleines Glas Whiskey als Schlaftrunk, bevor er schlafen geht.

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noun

Gute-Nacht-Lektüre, Abendlektüre

(by extension) Something the person reads or listens to before bed.

Examples :

""After a long day of work, her nightcap was a relaxing chapter of her favorite book." "

Nach einem langen Arbeitstag war ihre Abendlektüre ein entspannendes Kapitel ihres Lieblingsbuchs.

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noun

Abschlussspiel, letztes Spiel

The final match of a sporting contest, especially the second game of a baseball doubleheader.

Examples :

""After a long afternoon game, the second game of the baseball doubleheader, the nightcap, was even more exciting." "

Nach einem langen Nachmittagsspiel, dem zweiten Spiel der Baseball-Doppelveranstaltung, war das Abschlussspiel noch aufregender.

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Henkersmütze

A cap drawn over the face of the condemned person before they are hanged.

Examples :

"Before the hanging, the executioner placed the nightcap over the prisoner's head. "

Vor der Hinrichtung setzte der Henker dem Gefangenen die Henkersmütze auf.

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