Meanings
plural crispinettes
- A medieval net cap worn by ladies to contain the coiled braids of their hair, often worn with a circlet and veil.
She was jerked back and the crispinette nearly slid from her head. The ribbon was little support to hold the mass of hair and she grabbed to hold it.
2003, Karen Stokes, chapter 15, in Talion: A Medieval Mystery, Mystery and Suspense Press, page 902 more examples
Though her hair was pulled back into a crispinette covered by an emerald silk cap that matched her gown, Bernard noticed the russet color hadn't dimmed.
2000, Shari Anton, The Conqueror, Harlequin Enterprises ULC, page 31Though obviously roughened from hard work, her hands were gentle as she gathered up Catherine's hair and arranged the delicate netting of the crispinette over it.
2001, Mary Reed McCall, chapter 3, in Secret Vows, AvonSynonyms: crespine
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA medieval net cap worn by ladies to contain the coiled braids of their hair, often worn with a circlet and veil.
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