buckle hats

A form of buckle hat — Synonym of capotain or pilgrim's hat; commonly associated with the Thanksgiving aesthetic; used to describe a version of the headwear that is now considered to be a historical inaccuracy originating from 19th-century artistic depictions of pilgrims and not an authentic part of their attire.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of buckle hat
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