chapeau bras
[ brah ]
/ brɑ /
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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.
Nearby words
chaparral pea, chapati, chapbook, chape, chapeau, chapeau bras, chapel, chapel de fer, chapel hill, chapel of ease, chapelry
Origin of chapeau bras
1755–65; < French: arm hat
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Examples from the Web for chapeau bras
Death habited as a modern beau, with chapeau-bras, brings his urinal to the Doctor for inspection.
The Dance of Death|Francis DouceOne hand holds her Saxon green muffetee, under one arm is her chapeau-bras.
English Costume|Dion Clayton Calthrop