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beannán — meaning in English

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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.

Senses

beannán is used for these senses in English:

  • coif (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.

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.

Related Irish words