Where does “coif” come from?
Coif comes from Middle English coif, from Old French coife, from Latin cofia, a word of uncertain origin and meaning.
coif (English): A hairdo; A hood; a close-fitting cap covering...
Definitions
- A hairdo; A hood; a close-fitting cap covering...
Ancestry of “coif”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | coif | — |
| 2 | Old French | coife | — |
| 3 | Late Latin | cofia | bonnet |
| 4 | Proto-West Germanic | kuffju | cap, crest |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | kupjō | cap |
Words derived from “coif”