Cap
/kæp/noun
A head covering typically having a visor and no brim.
Did you know?The word 'cap' has roots in the Old English 'cæppe', which was originally used to denote a form of headgear worn in medieval Europe, often associated with status and protection.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kap-
“to grasp or seize, indicating control or covering.”
Latin
Latin
cappa
“a hood or cape, often worn as an outer garment.”
Old French
Old French
cape
“a cloak or cape, which evolved into head coverings.”
Middle English
Middle English
cappe
“a head covering, often decorative and indicating rank.”
Modern English
English
cap
“a general term for various types of headwear, retaining connotations of protection and identity.”