kappen — meaning in English

English meaning

• coif noun 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.
• cut verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
• nark noun A police spy or informer.

Senses

kappen is used for these senses in English:

• coif (transitive) To style or arrange hair.
• cut (intransitive) To change direction suddenly.
• nark (transitive, slang, often imperative) To stop.

coif — full definition

1. noun 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.
2. noun A similar item of mail armour covering the head.
3. noun An official headdress, such as that worn by certain judges in England.

cut — full definition

1. verb To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
2. verb To reduce or remove part of something.
3. noun A wound or opening made by something sharp.
4. noun A reduction, especially in pay, budget, or size.
5. noun A particular piece of meat, or a specific edit/version of a film or recording.

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