crispinette
crispinette noun: a medieval net cap worn by ladies to contain the coiled braids of their hair, often worn with a circlet and veil.
Noun
crispinette (plural crispinettes)
- A medieval net cap worn by ladies to contain the coiled braids of their hair, often worn with a circlet and veil.
- Though her hair was pulled back into a crispinette covered by an emerald silk cap that matched her gown, Bernard noticed the russet color hadn't dimmed.2000, Shari Anton, The Conqueror, Harlequin Enterprises ULC, page 31
- Though obviously roughened from hard work, her hands were gentle as she gathered up Catherine's hair and arranged the delicate netting of the crispinette over it.2001, Mary Reed McCall, chapter 3, in Secret Vows, Avon
- Synonyms:
- crespine
Synonyms of crispinette
Forms of crispinette
| plural | crispinettes |
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Questions about crispinette
- What does crispinette mean?
- Crispinette means a medieval net cap worn by ladies to contain the coiled braids of their hair, often worn with a circlet and veil.
- What part of speech is crispinette?
- Crispinette is a noun.
- What is the plural of crispinette?
- The plural of crispinette is crispinettes.
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