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coif in Portuguese

coif in Portuguese is capuz, coifa — 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 Portuguese

capuz
noun
(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.
coifa
noun
(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.
coifa
noun
(historical) A similar item of mail armour covering the head.

What does "coif" mean?

  1. 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.
  2. noun A piece of chainmail armour worn to protect the head.
  3. 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 Portuguese?
"coif" in Portuguese is capuz, coifa. 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 Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "coif": capuz, coifa.
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