Coif

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A cap. Specifically: (a) A close-fitting cap covering the sides of the head, like a small hood without a cape. (b) An official headdress, such as that worn by certain judges in England. [Writting also quoif.] From point and saucy ermine down To the plain coif and russet gown. H. Brocke. The judges, . . . althout they are not of the first magnitude, nor need be of the degree of the coif, yet are they considerable. Bacon.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To cover or dress with, or as with, a coif. And coif me, where I'm bald, with flowers. J. G. Cooper.