tuque

[ took, tyook ]

/ tuk, tyuk /

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noun

a heavy stocking cap worn in Canada.

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Also toque.

Origin of tuque

1870–75; <Canadian French, variant of French toquetoque

Words nearby tuque

tuppenny, Tupper, Tupperware, tupuna, Tupungato, tuque, tu quoque, Tura, turaco, turangawaewae, Turanian

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How to use tuque in a sentence

The militia wore such toggery as they could get—grey homespun coat with red sash, cowskin boots, and the traditional tuque bleue.
The Bastonnais|John Lesperance
Tuque, tūk, n. a Canadian cap made by tucking in one tapered end of a long cylindrical bag, closed at both ends.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)|Various
In the meanwhile old McGurn was busy in the store and Sophy put on her woollen tuque and her mitts.
The Peace of Roaring River|George van Schaick
Jean stood up, politely doffing his red tuque to the gentlemen.
The Golden Dog|William Kirby

He wore a short blanket coat and tuque, and trousers tied tight below the knee, and let into his moccasin-tops.
On Canada's Frontier|Julian Ralph

British Dictionary definitions for tuque

tuque

/ (tuːk) /

noun Canadian

a knitted cap with a long tapering end

Also called: toque a close-fitting knitted hat often with a tassel or pompom

Word Origin for tuque

C19: from Canadian French, from French: toque

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