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coif


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verb \ˈkȯif, ˈkwäf\
coiffed or coifedcoif·fing or coif·ing

Definition of COIF

transitive verb
1
: to cover or dress with or as if with a coif
2
: to arrange (hair) by brushing, combing, or curling
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First Known Use of COIF

15th century

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