mad hatter en · NOUN
Etymology
The term is attested since at least the 1790s, and a Mad Hatter character appears in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. See mad as a hatter.
Meanings
- A lunatic; a highly eccentric person.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mad hatters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |