The amnion which encloses the foetus before birth, especially that part of it which sometimes shrouds a baby’s head at birth (traditionally considered to be good luck)
( 14c , 15c , 16c ) Headdress of hair arranged at each side of the head in silken cases Arrangement covered with net of silver or gold cord, inter spaced with jewels and beads Held in place by a golden headband or crown fitted over the upper edge of the caul Also GOLDEN NET CAUL, RETICULATED HEADDRESS, CREPINE, CRESTINE, CRESPINETTE
{i} part of the embryonic membrane which sometimes covers the head of a fetus at birth; close-fitting headgear worn inside the house, net worn on the head