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

  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”)
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