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poke bonnet

/pəʊk ˈbɒnɪt/

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phrase

/pəʊk ˈbɒnɪt/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин, обозначающий тип женского чепца с выступающими полями, обрамляющими лицо, популярный в XIX веке. Эта фраза в настоящее время считается архаичной и редко используется в современном английском языке.

An old-fashioned term for a type of women's bonnet with a projecting brim that frames the face, popular in the 19th century. The phrase is now considered archaic and rarely used in modern English.

  1. Historical women's hatC1formalbritish

    A type of bonnet popular in the 19th century, characterized by a deep brim that frames the face and ties under the chin.

    ruЧепец с широкими полями

    • She wore a poke bonnet to the historical reenactment.
    • The museum displayed a collection of poke bonnets from the Victorian era.
    • In old paintings, women are often depicted wearing a poke bonnet.