toque
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8.6
- noun
- /toʊk/
- Archaic
:
toque
- She pinned a clump of russet cobweb to a dusty pink felt toque.
Examples
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At the fashion show, the model showcased a collection of colorful toques for winter.
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"How nice that you are with us, Mrs. Rowell, Mr. Rowell," she said, extending her hand to a woman as aged as herself, whose head, wearing a clever rainbow-ribboned toque, lifted from a slight, concealing kowtow.
Fiction book (1992) -
There are three different varieties in here, red toque, German red and chesnock in this bed.
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It is the picture that is taken in black and white; her little dress is lying over her little body, and her toque is awkwardly placed on her little head.
Blog text (14) -
Alison wore a taupe wool dress coat, midi-length, the big gold braid trailing out from a purple toque pulled almost to her nose.
Fiction book (1993) -
The woman wore a stylish toque that perfectly matched her evening gown.
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She adjusted her toque as she stepped out into the chilly morning air.
Synonyms
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1.0
A shaped covering for the head with a brim worn for warmth, protection, or style
4
7.4
A small round hat for women with no brim and a flat top
3
4.7
A small hat that fits close and wraps around the head
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Toque for a small, round woman's hat comes from French toque, which simply meant 'a hat' and is related to Spanish toca 'headdress'. That's why toque can mean a close-fitting fashion hat without a brim.