silk hat

• Chapeau haut de forme cylindrique en soie ou en matériau similaire, traditionnellement porté par les hommes lors d'occasions formelles telles que les mariages ou les courses de chevaux.

A tall, cylindrical hat made of silk or a similar material, traditionally worn by men on formal occasions such as weddings or horse races.

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   A tall, cylindrical hat made of silk or a similar material, traditionally worn by men on formal occasions.

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   • The gentleman wore a silk hat to the wedding.
   • In the 19th century, a silk hat was a symbol of high social status.
   • He carefully placed his silk hat on the rack before entering the theater.