Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAPOOSH, n. “A hood” (Mry.1 1925). Capouch and capuche, a hood or cowl, are both given in N.E.D., but latest date is 1843. [kə′puʃ]
[O.Sc. capusch(e), cappusch, a hood, 1587 (D.O.S.T.); E.M.E. capuche (1611), capouch (1592), Fr. capuche, It. cappuccio.]
