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huke

Pronunciation: /h(j)uːk/

The English word “huke” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. An outer garment (robe or cloak) worn by men and women in Europe in the Middle Ages, either as civilian clothing or over armor.

Etymology

From Old French huque, from Latin huca. See Dutch huik (“sleeveless cape”).

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