hat

One entry found for hat.

Main Entry: ¹hat
Pronunciation: 'hat
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hæt; akin to Old High German huot head covering -- more at HOOD
1 : a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown and brim
2 a : a distinctive head covering worn as a symbol of office b : an office, position, or role assumed by or as if by the wearing of a special hat <wore many hats in her career>
- hat·less /-l&s/ adjective
- under one's hat : not disclosed : SECRET <kept the news under his hat>