cordebec

English

Alternative forms

• cordebeck

Etymology

From the Norman town name Caudebec, from earlier Caldebeck, of Scandinavian/North Germanic origin, from Old Danish kald bekkr (“cold brook”) (modern kold bæk).

Noun

cordebec (plural cordebecs)

1. An old kind of felt hat, made from wool, down or hair, and mostly worn by boys.