coifed

coif

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koif]
- /kɔɪf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koif]
- /kɔɪf/

Definitions of coifed word

adjective coifed wearing a coif 3
noun coifed a hood-shaped cap, usually of white cloth and with extended sides, worn beneath a veil, as by nuns. 1
noun coifed any of various hoodlike caps, varying through the centuries in shape and purpose, worn by men and women. 1
noun coifed a cap similar to a skullcap, formerly worn by sergeants at law. 1
noun coifed Armor. a covering for the head and neck, made of leather, padded cloth, or mail. 1
noun coifed British. the rank or position of a sergeant at law. 1

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Origin of coifed

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English coyf(e) < Anglo-French coife, Old French coiffe < Late Latin cofia, cofea headdress, sort of cap < West Germanic *kuf(f)ja

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Parts of speech for Coifed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Coifed

coifed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

coifed usage trend in Literature

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