Coif
A coif (/kɔɪf/) is a close fitting cap worn by both men and women[1] that covers the top, back, and sides of the head.
History
Coifs date from the 10th century, but fell out of popularity with men in the 14th century.[2] Coifs were worn by all classes in England and Scotland from the Middle Ages to the early 17th century (and later as an old-fashioned cap for countrywomen and young children).
Coifs were also worn by a now-defunct senior grade of English lawyer, the
The traditional religious habit of Catholic nuns and Religious Sisters includes a coif as a headpiece, along with the white cotton cap secured by a bandeau, to which the veil is attached, along with a white wimple or guimpe of starched linen or cotton to cover the cheeks, neck and chest.
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See also
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- Chullo - a Knitted cap with ear flaps from the Andes
- 1500–1550 in fashion
- 1550–1600 in fashion
References
- ISBN 978-0-486-43380-6.
- ^ a b "A New Look for Women." Arts and Humanities Through the Eras. Gale. 2005. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-10-20. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
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Further reading
- "coif, n.". Oxford English Dictionary (Online ed.). Oxford University Press. (Subscription or participating institution membership required.)
- Digby, George Wingfield (1964) Elizabethan Embroidery. New York: Thomas Yoseloff
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