Dormeuse is a French word for "Sleeper" actually refers to a cap of shirred lawn worn at night, with plaited ribbon, held on by a ribbon tied on top of the head which were popular in the 1770's.
Another type of cap called Dormeuse Bonnet which came in many designs were intended for daytime wear
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