poke bonnet

• Terme désuet désignant un type de bonnet féminin à brides rigides encadrant le visage, populaire au XIXe siècle. Cette expression est aujourd'hui considérée comme archaïque et rarement employée en anglais moderne.

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.

   Bonnet à brides

   • 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.