also used for similar-looking anatomical features on some animals.

On women's headdresses

Lappets were attached to some types of women's headdresses, notably the medieval hennin. They were also called cornet, although cornet sometimes referred to the hennin itself.

Towards the end of the 17th century, a cap called the fontange, worn in the home, was popularised. Made of linen and given height by an internal

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