coif·fure
[kwah-fyoo
r; French kwa-fyr] noun, plural coif·fures [-fyoorz; French -fyr] , verb, coif·fured [-fyoord] , coif·fur·ing [-fyoor-ing] . noun
1.
a style of arranging or combing the hair.
2.
a head covering; headdress.
verb (used with object)
3.
to provide with a coiffure.
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coiffure (kwɑːˈfjʊə, French kwafyr) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a hairstyle |
| 2. | an obsolete word for headdress |
| —vb | |
| 3. | (tr) to dress or arrange (the hair) |
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Word Origin & History
coiffure
"style or fashion of wearing the hair," c.1631, from Fr. coiffer (see coiffeur).
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