English Explanatory Dictionary

huke

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An outer garment (robe or cloak) worn by men and women in Europe in the Middle Ages, either as civilian clothing or over armor.

Pronunciation

/h(j)uːk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-huke.wav

Word forms

huke hukes huque heuk heuke hyke

Etymology

From Old French huque, from Latin huca. See Dutch huik (“sleeveless cape”).

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