coverchief

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English, from Old French covrechief, from covrir (to cover) + chief (head).

Noun

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coverchief (plural coverchiefs)

  1. A covering for the head.

Middle English

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Etymology

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Old French covrechief, from covrir (to cover) + chief (head).

Noun

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coverchief (plural coverchiefs)

  1. hat or similar device used to cover the head
    • late 14th century, Geoffrey Chaucer, General Prologue, The Canterbury Tales, line 453-455:
      Hir coverchiefs ful fyne were of ground;
      I dorste swere they weyeden ten pound
      That on a Sonday were upon hir heed.
      Her kerchiefs were very fine in texture;
      I dare swear they weighed ten pound
      That on a Sunday were upon her head.