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Meaning of coif

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

coif

Pronunciation:/kwɑf/

noun

Definitions

  1. A hairdo.

  2. A hood; a close-fitting cap covering much of the head, widespread until the 18th century; after that worn only by small children and country women.

  3. An item of chain mail headgear.

  4. An official headdress, such as that worn by certain judges in England.