chapeau bras
[brah]
- a small three-cornered hat, worn by gentlemen in full dress in the 18th century, that could be folded flat and carried under the arm.
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Origin of chapeau bras
1755–65; < French: arm hat
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Historical Examples
One hand holds her Saxon green muffetee, under one arm is her chapeau-bras.
English CostumeDion Clayton Calthrop
Death habited as a modern beau, with chapeau-bras, brings his urinal to the Doctor for inspection.
The Dance of DeathFrancis Douce