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ночно́й колпа́к — meaning in English

nochnoy kolpak

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English meaning

  • nightcap noun An alcoholic drink taken shortly before going to bed.

Senses

ночно́й колпа́к is used for these senses in English:

  • nightcap (headwear) A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread. [From 14th c.]

nightcap — full definition

  1. noun An alcoholic drink taken shortly before going to bed.
  2. noun Historically, a soft cap worn in bed to keep the head warm.
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