bonnet
noun
a hat, usually tying under the chin and often framing the face, formerly much worn by women but now worn mostly by children.
bonnetless
-
a word derived from
bonnet.
Example Sentences
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These, with bacon from his herd of wandering pigs, give sustenance to his family of children, who, hatless and bonnetless, roam through the woods until the sun bleaches their hair to the color of flax.
From Four Months in a Sneak-Box by Nathaniel H. (Nathaniel Holmes) Bishop
They are laughing gaily, and their feet trip lightly, as hatless and bonnetless they hasten to him.
From The Nest in the Honeysuckles, and other Stories by American Sunday School Union
Just then Hugh came in, looking very fresh and nice, and the girls threw on their shawls and went in next door, bonnetless for once.
From Left to Ourselves or, John Headley's Promise. by Catharine Shaw
If married at home, the widow bride may wear a light silk and be bonnetless, but she should not indulge in any of the signs of first bridal.
From Manners and Social Usages by Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood
With redbud cheeks and bluet eyes, Big eyes, the homes of happiness, To meet me with the old surprise, Her hoiden hair all bonnetless.
From The Garden of Dreams by Madison J. Cawein
