poke bonnet
Definition
Noun: A woman's hat, popular in the 19th century, characterized by a projecting brim at the front that frames the face and is tied under the chin with a ribbon.
Usage
The term "poke bonnet" specifically refers to a historical style of headwear. It is used when describing historical fashion, period costumes, or in historical fiction. * She wore a traditional poke bonnet and a long dress to the historical reenactment. * The portrait from the 1830s shows a woman in a poke bonnet.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Fashion Context: The poke bonnet is often discussed in relation to Regency, Romantic, and early Victorian fashion eras. Its defining "poke" (projecting front brim) was designed to shade and frame the wearer's face modestly.
- Symbolic Use: In literature and art, a poke bonnet can symbolize modesty, historical setting, or a bygone era.
Variants and Related Words
- Bonnet (n.): A more general term for a historical hat that covers the hair and ties under the chin, of which the "poke bonnet" is a specific style.
- Sunbonnet (n.): A related style of bonnet, often made of simple fabric, with a large front brim for practical sun protection.
Synonyms
- Bonnet: The closest general synonym, though it lacks the specific connotation of the projecting front brim.
- Old-fashioned hat: A descriptive, non-specific synonym.
Related Idioms
- None directly associated: There are no common idioms that feature the specific term "poke bonnet."
Noun
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a hat tied under the chin
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