noun.
A hat: used in English to denote a plumed hat forming part of an official costume or uniform.
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noun.
A hat or covering for the head.
noun.
A cap of maintenance. See Maintenance.
noun.
a hat so made that it can be compressed and carried under the arm without injury. Such hats were particularly worn on dress occasions by gentlemen in the 18th century. A chapeau bras is now worn in the United States army by general and staff officers.
noun.
The mass of grapesolids that floats on the surface during the fermentation of wine
noun.
In international law, introductory text appearing in a treaty that broadly defines its principles, objectives, and background.
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noun.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
Word Usage
"In a few hours after the must has been put in the vat the liquid will commence to ferment, the gas will be thrown off in large quantities, and bring upon the surface the stems, hulls, and seeds, which form what the French term chapeau (hat)."