toque

Definition

A type of hat with no brim.

Etymology

From Middle French toque (“toque”), from Arabic طَاقِيَّة (ṭāqiyya).

Example Sentences

• "Toques are for the most part indented in the mural style, in two rows, between which are placed marabout feathers. Flowers, feathers, ears of corn, in gold or silver: such are the chief ornaments on the heads of young ladies, either as separate decorations or all blended together. Black velvet toques are ornamented with marabout feathers of a light grey, mingled with a few ears of gold corn."
• ""Because Esmé said she was going out this afternoon to choose a new toque, and she hoped I should like it, and I’m not quite sure what it is, or where she'll wear it. Do you mind explaining?" "Not at all. A toque is that which if it had strings would be a bonnet, and if it had brim, would be a hat. It is worn on the head." "Thanks, now I know where I am," said the vicar of St. Machars, with a sigh of relief."
• "She drank a glass of wine mixed with water, took off her felt toque and her shoes, and slid beneath the red eiderdown."