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hatcheck

Today it means: A room, in a theatre or other such venue, in which hats and other garments of the patrons may be stored while visiting. Full definition →

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hatcheck · noun¹

First attested in 1914–1915; formed as hat + check.

hatcheck · noun²

First attested in 1981; see háček.

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