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tuque
[ took, tyook ]
noun
- a heavy stocking cap worn in Canada.
tuque
/ tuːk /
noun
- a knitted cap with a long tapering end
- Also calledtoque a close-fitting knitted hat often with a tassel or pompom
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Origin of tuque1
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Example Sentences
The militia wore such toggery as they could get—grey homespun coat with red sash, cowskin boots, and the traditional tuque bleue.
Tuque, tūk, n. a Canadian cap made by tucking in one tapered end of a long cylindrical bag, closed at both ends.
In the meanwhile old McGurn was busy in the store and Sophy put on her woollen tuque and her mitts.
Jean stood up, politely doffing his red tuque to the gentlemen.
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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