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coif - What does it mean?

Definition of 'coif'

English

(wikipedia)

Alternative forms

* coiffe

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A hairdo
  • A hood; a close-fitting cap covering much of the head, widespread until XVIII century; after that worn only by small children and countrywomen
  • An item of chain mail headgear
  • An official headdress, such as that worn by certain judges in England.
  • * H. Brocke
  • From point and saucy ermine down / To the plain coif and russet gown.
  • * Francis Bacon
  • The judges, althout they are not of the first magnitude, nor need be of the degree of the coif , yet are they considerable.

    Verb

  • To style or arrange hair.
  • Similar to 'coif'

    chief, cauf, caff, chuff, chef, cuff, chaff, coof, ccf, caf, choof, chiff