coiffe
Americannoun
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The playwright also recalls that he was sporting a shaggy coiffe that was popular at the time, which prompted the movie star to tell him that he should get a haircut.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2014
Should widowhood overtake a woman she relinquishes this coiffe and shrouds her head and shoulders in a rough black triangular-shaped sheepskin mantle.
From Legends & Romances of Brittany by Spence, Lewis
The Seigneur's wife was gowned according to the latest intelligence from Paris, with coiffe poudre, court-plaster, ribbons, and fan.
From Old Quebec The Fortress of New France by Bryan, Claude Glennon
She began to unpin the coiffe which she always wore ceremoniously at meals when he was present.
From Barbarians by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
The dress accompanying this singular coiffe and coiffure has a large yellow pi�ce, with sleeves to match.
From Legends & Romances of Brittany by Spence, Lewis
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