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Coif (Noun)

The arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair).

Nouns denoting body parts.

Her elegant coif framed her heart-shaped face and accentuated her striking features.
The historical reenactor carefully styled her coif to match the elaborate hairstyles of the 18th century.
A coif adorned with pearls and gemstones was the crowning glory of the bride's wedding attire.
The coif, adorned with delicate lace and a sprig of fresh flowers, added a touch of whimsy to her overall look.
Her tightly wound coif gave her an air of prim propriety that was both captivating and intimidating.

A skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a hood of mail or formerly by British sergeants-at-law.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The nun carefully adjusted her coif to ensure it was smooth and even under her veil.
Historically, British sergeants-at-law wore distinctive coifs as part of their formal attire.
In some medieval depictions, soldiers are shown wearing mail coifs to protect their heads in battle.
The museum's collection included an 18th-century coif that had once belonged to a British sergeant-at-law.
During the ceremony, the nun's coif was visible under her semi-lifted veil.