cache-peigne

noun

ˈkashˌpān
plural -s
: trimming on the back part of a woman's hat either placed under the brim or attached to the edge

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, comb hider, from cacher to hide + peigne comb, from Latin pecten

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cache-peigne was in 1828

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“Cache-peigne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cache-peigne. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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