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Derby

Derby Meaning & Definition
Derby Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Derby?

[n] a hat that is round and black and hard with a narrow brim; worn by some British businessmen

Synonyms | Synonyms for Derby: bowler | bowler hat | plug hat

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See Also | chapeau | hat | lid

Derby In Webster's Dictionary

\Der"by\ (?; usually ? in Eng.; 85), n. 1. A race for three-old horses, run annually at Epsom (near London), for the Derby stakes. It was instituted by the 12th Earl of Derby, in 1780. {Derby Day}, the day of the annual race for the Derby stakes, -- Wednesday of the week before Whitsuntide. 2. A stiff felt hat with a dome-shaped crown.

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