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trilby Definition

trilby (tril)

noun

Chiefly Brit. a man's soft felt hat with a narrow brim and the crown deeply dented front to back

Etymology: orig. worn in a stage version (1895) of the novel Trilby, by George du Maurier

trilby Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: There was a lovely actress on it, quite a big lady who wore a trilby - June Ellis.
  • have: Needless to say these are definitely of the early 80's school of British rock and have trilby to suit.

Adjective modifier

  • brown: He didnât look like a typical rocker with his matching brown trilby and scarf combination.
  • white: If you're a trendy, leave your white trilby or Nathan Barley sun visor at home.

Modifies a noun

  • hat: Old women in trilby hats bore food back from the market in bundles on their heads.

Noun used with modifier

  • leather: The band look like the Specials on speed - the lead singer was suitably decked out in leather jacket and matching leather trilby!

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