Kepi
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈkɛpi/
Origin
From French képi, from Swiss German Käppi, diminutive of Kappe, from Middle High German kappe, from Old High German kappa, from Latin cappa. Akin to English cap.
Full definition of kepi
Noun
kepi
(plural kepis)- A cap with a flat circular top and a visor, particularly associated with French uniforms.
- 1907, w, The Dust of Conflict Chapter 22, Appleby...rose from his seat when Morales came in. He shook hands urbanely, unbuckled his sword, and laid his kepi on the table, and then sat down with an expression of concern in his olive face which Appleby fancied was assumed.