What language did the word cap Come from?

The word "cap" has a fascinating history, with its origins stemming from the Old French word "cape".

Here's how it evolved:

* Old French: "cape" (meaning "cloak", "hood", or "head covering")

* Middle English: "cap" (meaning "head covering")

Interestingly, the word "cape" itself is derived from the Latin word "cappa" which meant "cloak" or "hood".

So, while we use "cap" today to refer to a head covering, its roots lie in a word that originally meant a more extensive garment.