Capuce

In Prayer

A capuce is the hood on a Dominican friar's habit. It is worn over the scapular, which is that long apron worn over the tunic.  The cappa also has a capuce.  It's the hood attached to the cappa.  The cappa is the cape.  When to put on the capuce has rules much like a gentleman donning a hat.

But I'll tell you one thing.  Don't ask a friar a dumb ass question when he's kneeling and his capuce is on.  It means he's in prayer.

See white capuce inside black capuce

                     

Word to the Wise

Capuce up

If you ever see a Dominican friar in this position,
don't bother him.










In particular, don't ask him a dumb ass question.