Meaning
A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰabʰ-? Proto-Germanic *babnōder.? Proto-Germanic *baunō Proto-West Germanic *baunu Old English bēan Middle English bene English bean Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English -ie English beanie From bean (“the head”) + -ie (diminutive suffix).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
knit capknit hatskull capskullieskullysnow capsnow hatski capski hatsock cap
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: