Bell-topper

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    top hat; chimney-pot hat Australia, dated

    "“Now, you long ghost with the bell-topper, what did you pay for that coat? It's a Houndsditcher!” The sally was greeted with laughter from all who heard it."

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"“Now, you long ghost with the bell-topper, what did you pay for that coat? It's a Houndsditcher!” The sally was greeted with laughter from all who heard it."

Etymology

From bell, referring to its shape + topper (“top hat”).

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