coif

/koʊf/

Definitions

1. noun

a close-fitting cap, especially one worn by women in the 16th to 18th centuries

“The queen wore a beautiful coif to the royal ball.”

2. verb

to cover or enclose, especially with a cap or hood

“The artist coifed the statue with a delicate lace veil.”

Synonyms

  • cap
  • hood

Antonyms

  • bald
  • exposed