Definition of "coifs" [coifs]

• Plural form of coif. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of coif. (verb)

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• "Gone too, are their "coifs" and other paraphernalia."
• "It is known that Norse women wore rectangles of fabric upon their heads, sewn into a peak or rounded, essentially forming a cap. (many early medieval caps and coifs were worn by both sexes) The veil or fabric (from wool, linen or cotton depending on the area) rectangular headdress was common in European countries, protecting the head from sun, and in some areas as a form of tradition or religious custom."
• "Their coifs have the volume that my hair does on a humid summer day ... but without the Roseanne Rosannadanna frizz."