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hall tree

American  

noun

  1. a stand or post having hooks or knobs for holding coats and hats; hatrack or clothes tree.


Etymology

Origin of hall tree

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

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A hall tree can have a bench on one side and coat storage on the other.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2023

The sunlight on the marble slab of the hall tree faded slowly away.

From Stubble by Looms, George

"May I take your hat?" asked Orlean, and taking it, placed it on the hall tree.

From The Homesteader A Novel by Micheaux, Oscar

He placed his cane against the hall tree, and followed his host into the jollified apartment.

From The Voice on the Wire by Ball, Eustace Hale

Purchase a few hooks at a hardware store and fasten in the upper arms as shown, and the hall tree is complete.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part 3 by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)