ten-gallon hat en · NOUN
Etymology
Not certain. An earlier form without the number, gallon hat, comes by folk etymology from the Spanish galón (“braid”). It may also be a hyperbolic reference to the size of the hat, or a combination of the two.
Meanings
- A large cowboy hat, not holding ten gallons like the name would suggest but usually around three quarts.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-gallon hat | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ten-gallon hats | Number=Plur | lexicographic |