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opera hat
noun
- a man's tall, collapsible top hat, held open or in shape by springs and usually covered with a black, silky fabric.
opera hat
noun
- a collapsible top hat operated by a spring Also calledgibus
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Word History and Origins
Origin of opera hat1
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Example Sentences
Then they would go in, opera hat under arm, with that conquering air of married men when they are unaccompanied by their wives.
Lot 176—Frock coat and vest, dress coat and vest, ditto, pair of trousers and opera hat.
Instead, Gortchky wore an opera hat, with evening dress of the most fashionable description.
A black overcoat of some stylish cut and a silk hat or crush or opera hat is also worn.
We are like what a music-hall Lion Comique would be without his opera-hat, if such a thing can be imagined.
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