a broad-brimmed hat, esp one worn by the Quakers in the 17th century
broadbrim in American English
(ˈbrɔdˌbrɪm)
noun
1.
a hat with a broad brim, as that worn by Quakers
2. (cap) slang
a Quaker
Word origin
[1680–90; broad + brim1]This word is first recorded in the period 1680–90. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: bull's-eye, commercial, gangway, mob, skyrocket