ⲕⲗⲁϥⲧ

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Coptic

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The Mamelukes of the Imperial Guard wearing klafts

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Possibly from Demotic ḳrf (unknown objects made of tissue). Also could be borrowed from Ancient Greek καλυπτός (kaluptós, covered), or from Semitic, as Classical Syriac ܟܲܠܵܘܵܐ (kalāwā), ܟܲܠܘܵܐ (kalwā, tiara) and Akkadian 𒆪𒇻𒇻 (/⁠kulūlu⁠/, a kind of turban or headband) have a similar meaning, however judging by Latin calautica already present in Demotic.

Noun

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ⲕⲗⲁϥⲧ (klaftf (plural ⲕⲗⲁϥⲧ (klaft))

  1. (Bohairic) hood, cowl
  2. (Bohairic) a kind of headdress consisting of a small cap environed by a gigantic turban, a bonnet, popular with the Ayyubids and Mamluks

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