Etymology

Akubra

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Today it means: A brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen. Full definition →

First used 20th c.xbj
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  1. xbj · borrowed from
  2. English todayAkubra

Proprietary name, of unknown origin. Sometimes said (without any apparent evidence) to be from an Australian Aboriginal language (Birrpayi [Term?]).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. A brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.