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noun

Chapeau n. (pl. chapeux)

A hat or covering for the head.

(Her.) A cap of maintenance. See Maintenance.

Chapeau bras, a hat so made that it can be compressed and carried under the arm without injury. Such hats were particularly worn on dress occasions by gentlemen in the 18th century. A chapeau bras is now worn in the United States army by general and staff officers.

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Etymology of 'Chapeau'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Chapeau" Quotes from Famous Books

... rather more than four thousand men, assembled at Canseau about the middle of April; soon after which, to the great joy of the colonial troops, admiral Warren arrived, with a considerable part of his fleet. The army then embarked for Chapeau-rouge bay, and the ...

— The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 (of 5) • John Marshall

... famous "Chapeau de paille" by Rubens. This canvas by Rubens clearly inspired her to the painting of the portrait of herself in a straw hat, where she stands bathed in the sunlight, her palette in her hand. The painting of the flesh of the pretty face is exquisite, ...

— Vigee Le Brun • Haldane MacFall

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