coiffure — 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.
• hairstyle noun The way a person's hair is cut, arranged, or shaped.

Senses

coiffure is used for these senses in English:

• coif A hairdo.
• hairstyle The style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged.

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.

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