Associations to the word «Coif»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
COIF, noun. A hairdo
COIF, noun. A hood; a close-fitting cap covering much of the head, widespread until XVIII century; after that worn only by small children and countrywomen
COIF, noun. An item of chain mail headgear
COIF, noun. An official headdress, such as that worn by certain judges in England.
COIF, verb. (transitive) To style or arrange hair.
Dictionary definition
COIF, noun. The arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair).
COIF, noun. A skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a hood of mail or formerly by British sergeants-at-law.
COIF, verb. Cover with a coif.
COIF, verb. Arrange attractively; "dress my hair for the wedding".
Wise words
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