flat cap
Britishnoun
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another name for cloth cap
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an Elizabethan man's hat with a narrow down-turned brim
Example Sentences
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In interviews the dapper artist with his trademark flat cap waxed lyrical about the place where he was locked down during the Covid-19 pandemic.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Cillian Murphy also shot down rumblings earlier this year when he was asked if he was swapping his flat cap for a wand.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
The plus-sized comedian — better known as “Fluffy” — is sporting his typical loose-fitting vintage Hawaiian shirt, denim shorts and black flat cap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
“The flat cap is difficult for all 32 GMs,” Lightning GM Julien BriseBois said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2023
He wore a flat cap on his head, a caterpillar mustache below his nose, and a grim expression that pulled down the corners of his mouth.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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