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kepi

[ key-pee, kep-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural kep·is.

kepi

/ ˈkeɪpiː /

Origin of kepi¹

1860–65; < French képi < Swiss German Käppi ( Kapp ( e ) cap ¹ + -i diminutive suffix)

Origin of kepi¹

C19: from French képi, from German (Swiss dialect) käppi a little cap, from kappe cap

The slouched hat was worn by the officers and men of the West, the French kepi by the more showy Eastern officers.

The chin strap of his kepi was gilt, and on his sleeve there was a little strip of gold.

As they moved away with him Maccario stooped and laid Morales kepi over his face.

Everywhere were graves, bearing thin wooden crosses, with the soldier's kepi or a few faded flowers hanging on them.

The Attach stood still a moment; then he put his kepi on, saluted gravely, turned round and went out without a word.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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