Kapp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kapp is a noun meaning A headcovering worn by many women of certain Anabaptist Christian traditions (especially Mennonites and Amish) for religious reasons.
Meaning
A headcovering worn by many women of certain Anabaptist Christian traditions (especially Mennonites and Amish) for religious reasons.
Example Sentences
All three of the women were older with gray hair beneath white kapps. The Mennonite[…]
“It is a prayer kapp. Amish women cover their heads when they pray.” “But you wear it all the time?” “This is true. We are always ready to pray when our head is covered.” “I pray but perhaps not often enough,” Sarah admitted.
Word Forms
- kapps
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include simon, kappie, headcap, mobcap, cappeline, skull cap.
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