| Coif | n. [ OF. coife, F. coiffe, LL. cofea, cuphia, fr. OHG. kuppa, kuppha, miter, perh. fr. L. cupa tub. See Cup, n.; but cf. also Cop, Cuff the article of dress, Quoif, n. ] 1. A cap. Specifically: (a) A close-fitting cap covering the sides of the head, like a small hood without a cape. (b) An official headdress, such as that worn by certain judges in England. [ Written also quoif. ] [ 1913 Webster ] From point and saucy ermine down To the plain coif and russet gown. H. Brocke. [ 1913 Webster ] The judges, . . . althout they are not of the first magnitude, nor need be of the degree of the coif, yet are they considerable. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. a coiffure. [ PJC ] |
| Coif | v. t. [ Cf. F. coiffer. ] To cover or dress with, or as with, a coif. [ 1913 Webster ] And coif me, where I'm bald, with flowers. J. G. Cooper. [ 1913 Webster ] |