Coifing

/ˈkɔɪ.fɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Alternative or variant spelling of 'coiffing'; putting on or adjusting a coif (close-fitting cap).

Etymology

From 'coif' (close-fitting cap) plus English '-ing' suffix, this variant spelling appears less frequently than 'coiffing' in modern English.

Kelly Says

This spelling variant shows how French loanwords in English create multiple accepted spellings—'coif' and 'coiffe' both produce valid English words with slightly different pronunciations.

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