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- [hat]
- /hæt/
- /ˈhæt.ləs/
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- [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
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adjective
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preposition
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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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