coiffe

Examples

• All

• The museum displayed a delicate linen coiffe from the 14th century.

• In medieval times, a coiffe was often worn under a veil by noblewomen.

• The knight wore a metal coiffe beneath his helmet for extra protection.

• She wore a beautiful coiffe under her veil.

• The coiffe was a traditional part of the wedding attire.

• The traditional Breton coiffe is often adorned with intricate lace and symbolizes regional heritage.

• In historical paintings, many women are depicted wearing colorful coiffes that reflect their social status.

Synonyms

C

cap

vscoiffe

175 1.0

A soft hat that fits the head, often with a small brim

is a fitted head covering used under veils or helmets without a visor

H

headwear

vscoiffe

3 3.1

Items you wear on your head, like hats or helmets

is a specific fitted cap type used under veils or helmets historically

C

coif

vscoiffe

• Archaic

1 9.9

A close-fitting cap that covers the top, back, and sides of the head, worn under a veil or helmet

is the general close cap worn under veils or helmets in the past

C

cloth cap

vscoiffe

1 2.7

A flat hat made of cloth with a small stiff front

is a close fitted cap worn beneath veils or helmets, not a peaked style

C

callot

vscoiffe

• Archaic

9.9

A small tight hat worn by priests or artists in the past

is a close cap mainly worn under veils or helmets in earlier times

Surface Forms

Etymology