Kepi Definition

kāpē, kĕpē
kepis
noun
kepis
A cap with a flat, round top and stiff visor, worn by French soldiers.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Kepi

Noun

Singular:
kepi
Plural:
kepis

Origin of Kepi

  • French képi from German dialectal Käppi diminutive of German Kappe cap from Middle High German kappe cloak, cap from Old High German kappa cloak probably from Late Latin cappa head covering

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French képi, from Swiss German Käppi, diminutive of Kappe, from Middle High German kappe, from Old High German kappa, from Latin cappa. Akin to English cap.

    From Wiktionary

Kepi Sentence Examples

  • Dark blue forage hat (kepi) - The forage cap worn by most Union soldiers was made from wool broadcloth.

  • I would not have been surprised if the stones we bowled had pitched near a rusty saber or a blue or gray kepi.

  • Every visitor to Paris is familiar with the rather theatrical-looking policeman, in his short frock-coat or cape, smart kepi cocked on one side of his head, and with a sword by his side.

  • The forage hat, also known as a kepi, was worn for fatigue duty, while other hats were designed to be worn for dress.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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