coif in Irish
coif in Irish is beannán, caidhp — coif means a snug cap or hood that covered most of the head, common until the 1700s and later worn mainly by young children and women in the countryside.
coif in Irish
beannán
(historical) 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.
caidhp
(historical) 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.
What does "coif" mean?
- noun A snug cap or hood that covered most of the head, common until the 1700s and later worn mainly by young children and women in the countryside.
- noun A piece of chainmail armour worn to protect the head.
- noun A formal head covering worn as part of official dress, for example by some English judges.
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What is "coif" in Irish?
"coif" in Irish is beannán, caidhp. coif means: A snug cap or hood that covered most of the head, common until the 1700s and later worn mainly by young children and women in the countryside.
Are there other ways to say "coif" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "coif": beannán, caidhp.
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