shapka

English

Alternative forms

chapka

Etymology

From Russian ша́пка (šápka, “hat”). Doublet of chapka.

Noun

shapka (plural shapkas)

A brimless Russian fur cap.
- 2005, James Meek, The People's Act of Love, Canongate, published 2006, page 281:
  They wore assorted civilian caps and shapkas and had red armbands over the sleeves of their greatcoats, which were British issue.

Translations

Russian fur cap

French: chapska (fr) m

Anagrams

haskap, paksha, paskha

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