noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A hat with a very broad brim.
2. 2
   A Quaker. capitalized, dated, derogatory, humorous, often
3. 3
   A quiet, sedate, respectable old man. archaic, broadly, humorous

Etymology

From broad + brim.

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