chapeau bras

noun

plural chapeaux bras

-ō(z)ˈb-

: a bicorne or a modified tricorne that is often folded and carried under the arm as part of ceremonial, diplomatic, or naval dress

Word History

Etymology

French chapeau hat + bras arm, from Latin bracchium

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