to coiffe
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9.6
- verb
- /kwɑːf/
- Archaic
- The stylist coiffed her hair beautifully for the wedding.
Examples
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The stylist took great care to coiffe the bride's hair before the ceremony.
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After coiffing her hair, she felt more confident.
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He coiffed his hair neatly before heading out to the interview.
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She likes to coiffe her hair into elegant updos for special occasions.
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The stylist took great care to coiffe the bride's hair before the ceremony.
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He coiffed his hair neatly before heading out to the interview.
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She likes to coiffe her hair into elegant updos for special occasions.
Synonyms
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1.0
Study a subject at university, for example medicine or law
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1.0
To take place in a particular time or place
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1.7
To put things or information in a clear, neat order
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3.0
To make food, hair or a place look attractive by adding small items
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8.4
To arrange hair to look neat or fancy
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9.2
To arrange hair carefully, often by a hairdresser
Antonyms
How Elaborate
- Archaic
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9.6
112
1.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word coiffe comes from an old French word for a small 'cap' and is the same root as the English coif, which can mean a cap or a neat hairstyle. Think of styling hair like putting a little 'cap' on it, which is why to coiffe is to arrange or style hair.