Coiffure
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William Hupy
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Coiffure
Of Fairly recent introduction to English. Originally the root word meant helmet.
William A. Hupy
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Re: Coiffure
If I understand correctly, it wasn't actually a helmet, but a head and neck covering worn under one.
I never knew all the previous meanings of coif. It has always been a fancy word for hairdo.
I never knew all the previous meanings of coif. It has always been a fancy word for hairdo.
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