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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of tricorn (“three-cornered hat”). alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   cocked hat with the brim turned up to form three points wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

tricorntricorn

Example

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"The tricorne hat, turned whichever way, appears the same."

Etymology

From French tricorne, from Latin tricornis. Doublet of tricorn.

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