Also kalpack. [Turkī qalpāq or qālpāq.] A felt cap of triangular form, worn by Turkīs, Tartars, etc.; also an oriental cap generally.
1813. Byron, Giaour, 716. ’Tis Hassan’s cloven crest! His calpac rent. Note, The calpac is the solid cap or centre part of the head-dress; the shawl is wound round it, and forms the turban.
1835. Willis, Pencillings, II. xlvii. 71. The old trader, setting his huge calpack firmly on his shaven head.
1871. Daily News, 10 Feb., 5/4. The Spanish and Persian Ambassadors…, the latter wearing his fur kalpack.
Hence Calpacked ppl. a., Wearing a calpack.
1852. Willis, Summer Cruise Medit., xxxvii. 223. Calpacked and rosy Armenians.
