Head Covering
/ˈhɛd ˌkʌvərɪŋ/noun
Something worn or placed over the head for protection, modesty, warmth, decoration, or religious observance.
Did you know?Across many cultures, covering the head has functioned as a visible ritual boundary, marking sacred space, social rank, gender, or ceremonial transition.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kaput
“Head; the uppermost part of the body”
Latin
Latin
caput
“Head; source of words connected with leadership and the topmost part”
Old English
Old English
hēafod
“Head; the bodily part or foremost end”
Latin
Latin
cooperīre
“To cover completely or conceal”
Old French
Old French
covrir
“To cover or shelter”
Modern English
English
head covering
“A covering worn or placed over the head”