of, for, or working in a checkroom for hats, coats, etc.
hatcheck in American English
(ˈhætˌtʃek)
adjective
1.
of, noting, or engaged in the checking of hats, coats, umbrellas, etc., into temporary safekeeping
a hatcheck girl
2.
used in checking hats, coats, etc
a hatcheck room
Word origin
[1915–20; hat + check]This word is first recorded in the period 1915–20. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: conditioning, costar, feedback, soviet, stockpile