shovel hat

shovel hat

n. A stiff, broad-brimmed, low-crowned hat, turned up at the sides and projecting in front, formerly worn chiefly by English clergymen.

shovel hat

n (Clothing & Fashion) a black felt hat worn by some clergymen, with a brim rolled up to resemble a shovel in shape

shov′el hat`

n. a hat with a shallow crown and a broad brim turned up at the sides, worn esp. by some clergymen. [1825–35]

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shovel hat - a stiff broad-brimmed hat with the brim turned up at the sides and projecting in front; worn by some clergymen in Britainchapeau, hat, lid - headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim