toque


toque

noun \ˈtōk\

Definition of TOQUE

1
: a woman's small hat without a brim made in any of various soft close-fitting shapes
2
: tuque
3
: a tall brimless hat worn by a chef —called also toque blanche

Origin of TOQUE

Middle French, soft hat with a narrow brim worn especially in the 16th century, from Old Spanish toca headdress
First Known Use: 1505

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