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tuque

[ took, tyook ]

noun

  1. a heavy stocking cap worn in Canada.


tuque

/ tuːk /

noun

  1. a knitted cap with a long tapering end
  2. Also calledtoque a close-fitting knitted hat often with a tassel or pompom
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tuque1

1870–75; < Canadian French, variant of French toque toque
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tuque1

C19: from Canadian French, from French: toque
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Example Sentences

The militia wore such toggery as they could get—grey homespun coat with red sash, cowskin boots, and the traditional tuque bleue.

Tuque, tūk, n. a Canadian cap made by tucking in one tapered end of a long cylindrical bag, closed at both ends.

In the meanwhile old McGurn was busy in the store and Sophy put on her woollen tuque and her mitts.

Jean stood up, politely doffing his red tuque to the gentlemen.

He wore a short blanket coat and tuque, and trousers tied tight below the knee, and let into his moccasin-tops.

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