\Caf"tan\, n. [Turk. qaft[=a]n: cf. F. cafetan.]
A garment worn throughout the Levant, consisting of a long
gown with sleeves reaching below the hands. It is generally
fastened by a belt or sash.

\Caf"tan\, v. t.
To clothe with a caftan. [R.]
      The turbaned and caftaned damsel.        --Sir W.
                                               Scott.