Coif

[kɒɪf] or [kɔɪf]

Definition

(noun.) a skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a hood of mail or formerly by British sergeants-at-law.

(verb.) cover with a coif.

Checker: Mimi--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A cap.

(n.) A close-fitting cap covering the sides of the head, like a small hood without a cape.

(n.) An official headdress, such as that worn by certain judges in England.

(v. t.) To cover or dress with, or as with, a coif.

Editor: Rodney

Definition

n. a covering for the head esp. the close-fitting cap of white lawn or silk originally worn by serjeants-at-law: a covering for the head worn by women.—v.t. to provide with a coif: to dress (the hair).—ns. Coiff′eur a hairdresser; Coiff′ure a head-dress.

Typist: Nelly