Huke

//h(j)uːk// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. historical

    "there came one that seemed to be a messenger , in a rich huke"

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"there came one that seemed to be a messenger , in a rich huke"

Etymology

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

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