gibus

[ jahy-buhs ]

noun

, plural gi·bus·es.

1. opera hat.

gibus

/ ˈdʒaɪbəs /

noun

1. See opera hat
   another name for opera hat

Word History and Origins

Origin of gibus¹

First recorded in 1840–50; named after Gibus, 19th-century Frenchman, its inventor

Word History and Origins

Origin of gibus¹

C19: named after Gibus, 19th-century Frenchman who invented it

Example Sentences

Ca'thos, cousin of Madelon, brought up by her uncle Gor'gibus, a plain citizen in the middle rank of life.

From Project Gutenberg

“Devil” his lordship was going to say, for something struck him on the top of his gibus hat.

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He took a Gibus hat,—his own, or that of some other unfortunate,—and slowly made his way down to the place in Bruton Street.

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He went down by the lift (tipping again), and, being accosted by a waiter with his gibus, tipped the finder half a crown.

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His gibus was thrust back and exposed a disorder of hair that suggested a reckless desperation.

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