A close-fitting cap covering the sides of the head, like a small hood without a cape.
An official headdress, such as that worn by certain judges in England.
Mail defense for the head in the form of a hood, often worn under a full helm. The mail coif was worn over a padded cap, providing excellent protection against both shock and penetration.
Men's and women's close fitting cap of uncertain origin. ( koif ) Varying in style usually of soft cloth ( Medieval ). Worn by the clergy, under crowns of the nobles, under the metal helmet. In the 16c., worn under caps or the elaborate wigs. Through 19c., under wigs.
Pronunciation: "qwoff". A Mail defense for the head in the form of a hood, often worn under a helm. The mail coif was worn over a padded cap, called an arming cap, and provided protection against shock and penetration. By the twelfth century it occasionally incorporated a Ventail which could be pulled across the lower part of the face.
simple white linen hood, sometimes worn alone and sometimes worn as a base for a more elaborate headdress.
a headpiece made like a balaclava, usually made of mail.
1. A cap that fits the head loosely. 2. A thick skullcap, as of leather, formerly worn under a hood of mail. 3. Mail hood covering the head.
close-fitting cap of white linen later embroidered or made in black.
Hood, usually of mail mail coif Christian Fletcher Medieval Armour
a skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a hood of mail or formerly by British sergeants-at-law
a chainmail hood that covers the wearer's head, neck and shoulders
a small loose fitting cap tied under the chin
Mail hood worn under helmet
Medieval to 17th century term for close-fitting head covering. Worn in the later period exclusively by women.
cap or under-helmet made of MAIL
Head coverings worn during the 16th century, the coif is quite simply, a close-fitting cap made of a light fabric, usually white or naturally-colored linen (or silk, for the nobility). It was worn to provide warmth, protection from the elements, and to keep hair from falling on the face. During the Elizabethan age, it was symbolized with respect for women and, for more skilled and affluent people, it served the purpose of decoration.
A type of armored head-covering made out of chain-mail.
a hood of fabric or mail, worn under the helmet.
A hood, usually of mail; by the twelfth century it often incorporated a ventail which could be pulled across the lower part of the face.
A hood, usually of maille.
A hood, usually of mail. By the 13th century, many had incorporated a ventail, which could be pulled across the lower part of the face for protection. See also “Ventail”.
A hood, usually of mail; often included an aventail.
Cap worn by nuns under their veils.
Mailed head defence which was worn by itself or under a helm, dating from the 10th Century.
A coif is a close fitting cap that covers the top, back, and sides of the head, worn by all classes in England and Scotland from the Middle Ages to the early seventeenth century (and later as an old-fashioned cap for countrywomen and young children).