trilby
Americannoun
plural
trilbiesnoun
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a man's soft felt hat with an indented crown
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slang (plural) feet
Etymology
Origin of trilby
1895–1900; short for Trilby hat, after the hat worn by a character in an illustration for the novel Trilby (1894) by George du Maurier
Example Sentences
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Brian marched with her friend and fellow actor Trilby Glover, who also brought her daughter, 7, and son, 5.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023
The social commentary of his cartoons helped create modern British humour, while his novel Trilby - apart from indirectly giving the name to the hat - was also one of the first blockbusters.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2022
“Although crude oil prices rose in this period, the past few days saw them drop,” industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2022
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday the new price exceeds by 32 cents the prior all-time high of $4.11 set in July 2008.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2022
As soon as it became clear that Miss Trunchbull had completely disappeared from the scene, the excellent Mr Trilby was appointed Head Teacher in her place.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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