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treeseed commented on the word wearing the cap and bells
Said of a person who is the butt of the joke, or one who excites laughter at his own expense. The reference is to licensed jesters formerly attached to noblemen's establishments. Their headgear was a cap with bells. One who "plays the fool" could be said to be "wearing the cap and bells"
January 22, 2008