kåbe
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
- 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”)