OPERA HAT Definition & Meaning

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opera hat

noun

a man's tall, collapsible top hat, held open or in shape by springs and usually covered with a black, silky fabric.

opera hat

noun

a collapsible top hat operated by a spring Also calledgibus

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Origin of opera hat¹

First recorded in 1800–10

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"I know some members may feel that they look particularly fetching in the opera hat, but it really does make the House of Commons look ridiculous," she told MPs.

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GIBUS: A man’s collapsible top hat, also called an opera hat.

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GIBUS: A man's collapsible top hat, also called an opera hat.

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Until 1998, MPs were able to wear an "opera hat" to draw attention to themselves to raise a point of order.

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Shirt, collar, trousers, waistcoat, swallowtail, opera hat, tie, gloves, studs, buttons—everything just his size.

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