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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

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)

As she went through the hall there, by the hall tree, stood the big umbrella.

From Dew Drops, Vol. 37, No. 15, April 12, 1914 by Various

When making the hall tree as shown in the accompanying illustration use quarter-sawed oak if possible, as this wood is the most suitable for finishing in the different mission stains.

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

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

From The Homesteader A Novel by Micheaux, Oscar