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hatband

American  
[hat-band] / ˈhætˌbænd /

noun

  1. a band or ribbon placed about the crown of a hat, just above the brim.

  2. a black band similarly worn as a sign of mourning.

hatband British  
/ ˈhætˌbænd /

noun

  1. a band or ribbon around the base of the crown of a hat

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Etymology

Origin of hatband

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; hat, band 2

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