Davy Crockett hat
Davy Crockett hat noun: a hat made of a real or simulated pelt of a raccoon with the tail hanging in back, particularly popular among children in North America during the 1950s and 1960s.
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Noun
Davy Crockett hat (plural Davy Crockett hats)
- A hat made of a real or simulated pelt of a raccoon with the tail hanging in back, particularly popular among children in North America during the 1950s and 1960s.
- Back at the farm, David bundled up in his new outdoor outfit, added a Davy Crockett hat (with tail) and a .410 shotgun, joined his genial grandfather in the fields for a brief try at rabbit hunting.1959 January 5, “Crowded Holidays”, in Time
- Synonyms:
- coonskin cap
Synonyms of Davy Crockett hat
Forms of Davy Crockett hat
| plural | Davy Crockett hats |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Davey Crockett cap |
| alternative form | Davey Crockett hat |
| alternative form | Davy Crockett cap |
Origin of Davy Crockett hat
Named after American frontiersman Davy Crockett (1786–1836), often depicted wearing such a hat.
Questions about Davy Crockett hat
- What does Davy Crockett hat mean?
- Davy Crockett hat means a hat made of a real or simulated pelt of a raccoon with the tail hanging in back, particularly popular among children in North America during the 1950s and 1960s.
- What part of speech is Davy Crockett hat?
- Davy Crockett hat is a noun.
- What is the plural of Davy Crockett hat?
- The plural of Davy Crockett hat is Davy Crockett hats.
Words near Davy Crockett hat in the dictionary
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