chapeau bras
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chapeau bras
1755–65; < French: arm hat
Example Sentences
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The fair ladies who ruled supreme over this little dancing and gossiping world issued a solemn proclamation that no gentleman should appear at the assemblies without being dressed in knee-breeches, white cravat, and chapeau bras.
From Love Romances of the Aristocracy by Hall, Thornton
The hearse was open at the sides, with the coffin fully showing, and a gold-laced chapeau bras lying on it.
From Familiar Spanish Travels by Howells, William Dean
He carries a chapeau bras under his arm—a hat for carrying only, since he will not ruffle his wig.
From English Costume by Calthrop, Dion Clayton
His majesty was arrayed in a magnificent military uniform, stiff with gold lace and embroidery, while his shaven crown was concealed by a huge chapeau bras, waving with ostrich plumes.
From Typee by Stedman, Arthur
I think a modern in an antique dress as just an object of ridicule as a Hercules or Marius with a periwig and a chapeau bras.
From The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) by Jefferson, Thomas
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