forage cap
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of forage cap
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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We entered just to browse, but Billy personally sized my head and recommended a blue Union Army forage cap.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Seven operations and 18 months later, wearing a forage cap and tinted glasses to protect his damaged eyes, he's almost matter-of-fact when he recalls the searing pain.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023
William complimented his uniform with a forage cap, featuring the Regiment's motto "Quis Serabit?" - "who shall separate us?"
From Time • Apr. 29, 2011
Edmond's head was shaved to the hide, a forage cap was set atop it.
From Time Magazine Archive
Her old daddy wore a forage cap and a decoration from the Grand Army of the Republic, and he seemed to have no idea where he was.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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