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Definition of Hatstand
1. n. A stand of wood or iron, with hooks or pegs upon which to hang hats, etc.
Definition of Hatstand
1. Noun. (U.K.) A device used to store hats upon. Usually made of wood and standing at least five foot tall, they have a single pole making up most of the height, with a sturdy base to prevent toppling, and an array of lengthy pegs at the top for placement of hats. ¹
2. Adjective. (UK slang) Crazy, insane. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hatstand
1. a stand on which to hang hats [n -S]
Medical Definition of Hatstand
1. A stand of wood or iron, with hooks or pegs upon which to hang hats, etc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hatstand
Literary usage of Hatstand
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Macmillan's Magazine by David Masson, George Grove, John Morley, Mowbray Morris (1866)
"The hatstand fell over with a crash ; and, though Lady Ross recovered her balance
with a staggering effort, and did not fall, the excite- ment of the scene ..."
2. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1894)
"Maybe you left them on the hatstand," she answered, losing count of her stitches.
" They 're not there," said Jack, after going to see. ..."
3. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1922)
"Someone then appeared to go to the stairs, to ascend three steps, and to stop
where the hatstand stood in the curve of the staircase. ..."
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