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hatless

hat
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hat]
    • /hæt/
    • /ˈhæt.ləs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hat]
    • /hæt/

Definitions of hatless word

  • noun hatless a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors. 1
  • noun hatless Roman Catholic Church. the distinctive head covering of a cardinal. the office or dignity of a cardinal. Compare red hat. 1
  • verb with object hatless to provide with a hat; put a hat on. 1
  • idioms hatless hat in hand, humbly; respectfully: He approached the boss, hat in hand. 1
  • idioms hatless pass the hat, to ask for contributions of money, as for charity; take up a collection: The lodge members passed the hat to send underprivileged children to summer camp. 1
  • idioms hatless take off one's hat to, to express high regard for; praise: We took off our hats to their courage and daring. 1

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Origin of hatless

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English hætt; cognate with Old Norse hǫttr hood; akin to hood1

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Parts of speech for Hatless

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hatless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

hatless usage trend in Literature

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