Gainsborough hat

noun

A woman's broad-brimmed hat of a form thought to resemble those shown in portraits by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), English artist.

Meanings

nounGainsborough hat (plural Gainsborough hats)

plural Gainsborough hats

  1. A woman's broad-brimmed hat of a form thought to resemble those shown in portraits by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), English artist.

    Synonyms: picture hat

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA woman's broad-brimmed hat of a form thought to resemble those shown in portraits by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), English artist.

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