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Synonyms for hat

Grammar : Noun
Spell : hat
Phonetic Transcription : hæt

Top 10 synonyms for hat
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Définition of hat

Origin :
  • Old English hæt "hat, head covering," from Proto-Germanic *hattuz "hood, cowl" (cf. Frisian hat, Old Norse hattr), from PIE root *kadh- "cover, protect" (cf. Lithuanian kudas "tuft or crest of a bird," Latin cassis "helmet"). Now, "head covering with a more or less horizontal brim." To throw one's hat in the ring was originally (1847) to take up a challenge in prize-fighting. To eat one's hat is said to have been originally To eat Old Rowley's [Charles II's] hat.
  • noun covering for the head
Example sentences :
  • "Good-morning, sir," said Robert, removing his hat on entering.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Bates touched his hat, for he judged this was the captain of the vessel he had seen.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Viviette, coming in later in hat and jacket, found him busily writing.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • Harriett put on her hat and went round to Lizzie and Sarah in turn.
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • He had leaned back in the chair and gathered his hat close to his breast, crushing it.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • It made Andrew think, foolishly enough, of someone tipping a hat.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • She went to put on her hat and cloak, and presently they were in the street.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Cornelius took his hat and stick, and said he would walk with her.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • "Anyhow, I appreciate that hat," was the reply, with a dry chuckle.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • From spats to hat, from walking coat to gloves, everything was perfect of its kind.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
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