kåbe

Danish

A badekåbe (“bathrobe”), similar to a morgenkåbe (“morning-robe”).

Etymology

From Old Norse kápa, from Latin capa. Doublet of kappe (“cape, cloak”) (via German).

Noun

kåbe

1. a robe; a loose-fitting garment

See also

• kutte (“hooded cowl, as worn by monks”)
• kappe (“cape, cloak, garment that lies down the back”)
• jakke (“jacket, close-fitting garment for wind and rain”)
• frakke (“like a jacket, but usually longer and heavier”)