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In reference to the steeple-crowned or "pantile" hats of the attendees.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
pantile shop
Today it means: Synonym of meetinghouse (“building where Quakers assemble for worship”). Full definition →
Today it means: Synonym of meetinghouse (“building where Quakers assemble for worship”). Full definition →
In reference to the steeple-crowned or "pantile" hats of the attendees.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.