Etymology

huke

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Today it means: An outer garment (robe or cloak) worn by men and women in Europe in the Middle Ages, either as civilian clothing or over armor. Full definition →

Old French huque ← Latin huca
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  1. Latin · derived fromhuca
  2. Old French · derived fromhuque
  3. English todayhuke

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

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