1. Plural of curch; a close-fitting cap or head covering, typically worn by women or children, often made of linen or cotton.
Usage: archaic; chiefly historical or regional

Examples

• The young girls wore white curches to church on Sunday.
• In medieval times, curches were common headwear for women of all social classes.
• The museum displayed several embroidered curches from the 18th century.
• She tied her curch securely under her chin before stepping outside.