HATSTAND

Etymology

Noun

hatstand (plural hatstands)

(UK) A device used to store hats upon. Usually made of wood and standing at least five foot tall, they have a single pole making up most of the height, with a sturdy base to prevent toppling, and an array of lengthy pegs at the top for placement of hats.

Synonyms

• (pole with pegs): coatstand; hatrack, coatrack (US)

Adjective

hatstand (comparative more hatstand, superlative most hatstand)

(UK, slang) Crazy, insane.

Source: Wiktionary


Hat"stand`, n.

Definition: A stand of wood or iron, with hooks or pegs upon which to hang hats, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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