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Nightcap (garment)
A soft cap worn while sleeping / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Nightcap (drink).
A nightcap is a cloth cap worn with other nightwear such as pajamas, a onesie, a nightshirt, or a nightgown; historically worn in the cold climates of Northern Europe. Nightcaps are somewhat similar to knit caps worn for warmth outdoors.
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