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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quoif, n. [e.m.E. quoif(e (1591): cf. Coif and Quaif(f.] A coif, a kind of close-fitting cap as worn under another. — c1550 Lynd. Meldrum 378.
Ane veluot cap on heid he bair; Ane quoif of gold, to heild his hair 1686 G. Stuart Joco-Ser. Disc. 50.
Quoifs, gorgets, heuds, bands point-Venee, As curious wark as yane shall see