shapka

English

Alternative forms

• chapka

Etymology

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

Noun

shapka (plural shapkas)

1. 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