| 单词 | coif |
| 释义 | coif coif1 /koyf/, n. 1. a hood-shaped cap, usually of white cloth and with extended sides, worn beneath a veil, as by nuns. 2. any of various hoodlike caps, varying through the centuries in shape and purpose, worn by men and women. 3. a cap similar to a skullcap, formerly worn by sergeants at law. 4. Armor. a covering for the head and neck, made of leather, padded cloth, or mail. 5. Brit. the rank or position of a sergeant at law. v.t. 6. to cover or dress with or as with a coif. [1250-1300; ME coyf(e) < AF coife, OF coiffe < LL cofia, cofea headdress, sort of cap < WGmc *kuf(f)ja] coif2 /kwahf, koyf/, n. , v.t. coiffure (defs. 1, 3). Also coiffe. [prob. back formation from COIFFURE, or < F coiffer, its base] |
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