kåbe

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Danish

A badekåbe (bathrobe), similar to a morgenkåbe (morning-robe).

Etymology

From Old Norse kápa, from Latin capa. Doublet of kappe (cape, cloak) (via German).

Noun

kåbe

  1. a robe; a loose-fitting garment

See also

  • kutte (hooded cowl, as worn by monks)
  • kappe (cape, cloak, garment that lies down the back)
  • jakke (jacket, close-fitting garment for wind and rain)
  • frakke (like a jacket, but usually longer and heavier)