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 Lesperancetuque, tūk, n. a Canadian cap made by tucking in one tapered end of a long cylindrical bag, closed at both ends.
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 SchaickJean stood up, politely doffing his red tuque to the gentlemen.
The Golden Dog | William KirbyHe 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
/ (tuːk) /
a knitted cap with a long tapering end
Also called: toque a close-fitting knitted hat often with a tassel or pompom
Origin of tuque
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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