coverchief

English

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French covrechief, from covrir (“to cover”) + chief (“head”)

Noun

coverchief (plural coverchiefs)

1. A covering for the head.

Middle English

Alternative forms

• keverchief, coverchif

Etymology

Old French covrechief, from covrir (“to cover”) + chief (“head”).

Noun

coverchief (plural coverchiefs)

1. hat or similar device used to cover the head
   • late 14th century, Geoffrey Chaucer, General Prologue, The Canterbury Tales, line 453-455:

     Hir coverchiefs ful fyne were of ground;
     I dorste swere they weyeden ten pound
     That on a Sonday were upon hir heed.

     Her kerchiefs were very fine in texture;
     I dare swear they weighed ten pound
     That on a Sunday were upon her head.