hat tree

noun

1. hall tree.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hat tree¹

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Example Sentences

"Don't believe 'cousin Dimple' knows a hat-tree wasn't made for little girls to sit on," said Percy.

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Tom went into the house after the cameras, sending his hat flying up to the hat-tree, followed by his gloves.

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In between games he limps round, stiff as a hat tree and sore as a mashed thumb.

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Hangs her things on the hat-tree in hall beyond left door as she goes out.

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Mrs. Lee went close to an old-fashioned black-walnut hat-tree, the one article of furniture besides a chair in the hall.

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