kepi
Americannoun
plural
kepisnoun
Etymology
Origin of kepi
1860–65; < French képi < Swiss German Käppi ( Kapp ( e ) cap 1 + -i diminutive suffix)
Example Sentences
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There was a little stream and a bridge, and Spanish carabineers, with patent-leather Bonaparte hats, and short guns on their backs, on one side, and on the other fat Frenchmen in kepis and mustaches.
From Literature
Many poked fun at political figures, including Charles de Gaulle himself, with his "military kepi, the big nose, the arms out", says Dr Jein, a senior lecturer in French studies at Newcastle University.
From BBC
She said Hervey was wearing a Confederate kepi, or military hat.
From US News
While line judges sported pristine starched white caps, and ball boys and girls wilted under kepis, Hogenkamp stood out from the crowd.
From Reuters
The family relinquished some of the artifacts—the kepi, belt, sword, corps badge he wore on July 1, 1863–to the National Park Service.
From Time
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