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Turban v. cap v. fez Written by Joan Ellen (11/27/2006 2:14 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, In my humble opinion, penned by JulieW

I tend to think of a cap as something rather small, and fitted close to the head - which would be a more appropriate description for a fez (pictured) than a turban.

But as others suggest, it may simply be a difference in the language of today v. 200 years ago. Johnson's Dictionary (linked below) gives the definition of cap as "The garment that covers the head," which is pretty vague and could include a turban, a fez, or what you will.

So I shall bow to Anne Buck's and your greater wisdom. :-)

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Letter 17::The "Mamlouc" cap: a fashion mystery? JulieW (11/26/2006 9:53 a.m.)

Might this be a combination... Moni (11/29/2006 9:06 a.m.)
- Hmm, another possibility...thanks, Moni! (nfm) Line (11/29/2006 5:55 p.m.)
  - But - the illustration Louisa! The illustration ;) nfm Reeba (11/29/2006 6:05 p.m.)
I think perhaps... Reeba (11/26/2006 10:25 a.m.)
- Turban vs. cap Joan Ellen (11/27/2006 10:11 a.m.)
  - But it's 'mamaluk/mamalouc ... Reeba (11/27/2006 2:07 p.m.)
  - In my humble opinion JulieW (11/27/2006 1:23 p.m.)
    - Turban v. cap v. fez Joan Ellen (11/27/2006 2:14 p.m.)
      - I think the essential difference between the JulieW (11/27/2006 2:37 p.m.)
  - Regency headwear... Mandy N (11/27/2006 12:04 p.m.)
- I meant to say ... Reeba (11/26/2006 10:32 a.m.)
  - Or this one. Reeba (11/26/2006 10:50 a.m.)
  - Thanks ,Reeba. JulieW (11/26/2006 10:51 a.m.)
    - Mamaluk actually meant a 'slave'. Reeba (11/26/2006 11:06 a.m.)
      - Thanks....   JulieW (11/26/2006 11:08 a.m.)
        
        My pleasure, Julie :) nfm   Reeba (11/26/2006 11:14 a.m.)
        
        Fascinating   Robbin (11/26/2006 11:40 a.m.)

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