tuque

[ took, tyook ]

noun

1. a heavy stocking cap worn in Canada.

tuque

/ tuːk /

noun

1. a knitted cap with a long tapering end
2. Also calledtoque a close-fitting knitted hat often with a tassel or pompom

Word History and Origins

Origin of tuque¹

1870–75; < Canadian French, variant of French toque toque

Word History and Origins

Origin of tuque¹

C19: from Canadian French, from French: toque

Example Sentences

The militia wore such toggery as they could get—grey homespun coat with red sash, cowskin boots, and the traditional tuque bleue.

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Tuque, tūk, n. a Canadian cap made by tucking in one tapered end of a long cylindrical bag, closed at both ends.

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In the meanwhile old McGurn was busy in the store and Sophy put on her woollen tuque and her mitts.

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Jean stood up, politely doffing his red tuque to the gentlemen.

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He wore a short blanket coat and tuque, and trousers tied tight below the knee, and let into his moccasin-tops.

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