0 a drink, sometimes an alcoholic drink, that someone has just before going to bed --
1 a type of hat made from soft cloth and worn in bed, especially in the past --
Philly takes the nightcap, 2-1.
The origin of the word nightcap is not fully known, but there are two theories.
Through the 19th century nightcaps were often used by surgeons to secure bandages applied to wounds of the head.
Runnels has three more hits in the nightcap victory, 32 in 10 innings.
Like the garment keeping the wearer's head warm, the high alcohol content of the nightcap beverage has a perceived similar effect.
The afternoon game attracted 4,619 fans, while the nightcap attracted 7,129 fans.
He pitched the ninth inning in both games, earning his third save of the year in the nightcap.
Candido enters, still dressed in the carpet and nightcap.
