"ten-gallon hat" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: ten-gallon hats [plural]
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. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|es|galón||braid}} Spanish galón (“braid”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} ten-gallon hat (plural ten-gallon hats)
  1. A large cowboy hat, not holding ten gallons like the name would suggest but usually around three quarts. Categories (topical): Headwear Synonyms: 10-gallon hat

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