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chapeau bras

[brah]

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noun

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.

Origin of chapeau bras

1755–65; < French: arm hat

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Examples from the Web for chapeau bras

Historical Examples of chapeau bras

One hand holds her Saxon green muffetee, under one arm is her chapeau-bras.
English Costume
Dion Clayton Calthrop
Death habited as a modern beau, with chapeau-bras, brings his urinal to the Doctor for inspection.
The Dance of Death
Francis Douce