Kolpak
/ˈkɒl.pæk/noun
A traditional fur or felt cap, especially one associated with Cossacks and other peoples of eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Did you know?Kolpak is also a surname in the famous Kolpak cricket ruling, named after Slovak player Maroš Kolpak—an entirely separate modern use from the traditional hat term.
Etymological Timeline
Medieval Turkic
Turkic
kalpak
“A cap or distinctive head covering, often made from felt or fur; the deeper origin is uncertain.”
Early Modern Period
Turkish
kalpak
“A tall or structured fur cap associated with various peoples of the Ottoman and Central Asian world.”
17th–18th Century
Russian
колпак (kolpak)
“A cap or soft pointed hat; the word was used for several types of headwear.”
18th–19th Century
English
kolpak
“A fur or felt cap, particularly one linked with Cossacks or eastern European dress.”
Modern English
English
kolpak
“A traditional fur or felt cap; also encountered as a surname in unrelated modern contexts.”