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bunnet

bunnet

English

Bunnet, or flat cap
Various tam o'shanters (toorie bunnets)

Alternative forms

  • bunnit

Noun

bunnet (plural bunnets)

  1. Alternative spelling of bonnet
  2. (Scotland, New Zealand) A style of flat cap traditionally made from wool, commonly worn by farmers and country gentlemen in cool climates.

Usage notes

Under the name bunnet, the flat cap is often associated with the working class in the Scotland. The tam o'shanter is similar, but has a toorie, or pompom, on its center.

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