bell-topper
bell _O Sup_ 2[superscript] defines as top hat 'esp. one of the old-fashioned type with a bell-shaped crown' (1858-1936) _NID_ 'tall silk-hat' esp Austr. I think _OSup_ 2[superscript], _NID_ shows Devine using 19th Cent. term for a type of top hat prob. in familiar use for that w...
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Summary: | bell _O Sup_ 2[superscript] defines as top hat 'esp. one of the old-fashioned type with a bell-shaped crown' (1858-1936) _NID_ 'tall silk-hat' esp Austr. I think _OSup_ 2[superscript], _NID_ shows Devine using 19th Cent. term for a type of top hat prob. in familiar use for that worn by civilians as well as police. Now _Withdraw_ Used I and Sup Not used Withdrawn |
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