broadbrim

[ brawd-brim ]

noun

1. a hat with a broad brim, especially one with a flat brim, as that once characteristically worn by Quaker men and common today only among certain conservative Quaker groups:

   My little ones don’t go out in this sun without their broadbrims!

2. Sometimes Broadbrim. Older Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a Quaker:

   It was nice growing up where most of the neighbors were broadbrims.

broadbrim

/ ˈbrɔːdˌbrɪm /

noun

1. a broad-brimmed hat, esp one worn by the Quakers in the 17th century

Word History and Origins

Origin of broadbrim¹

First recorded in 1680–90; broad + brim ¹

Example Sentences

He has no enmity or prejudice against any person, sect, or society—loving Broadbrim even more than could reasonably be expected.

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Old Broadbrim soon appeared at the Kipp door and was admitted.

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"You're on the right trail, Broadbrim," said the Englishman.

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Broadbrim waited a while, and then felt the water at his feet.

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Old Broadbrim waited a while, and then slipped down the street.

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