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hatter

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Noun — A person whose trade is making or selling hats.

Synonyms

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mad as a hatter a milliner and hatter

Etymology

From hat plus the agent suffix -er — literally "one who makes hats." The Lewis Carroll phrase "mad as a hatter" is often linked to mercury poisoning once common among felt-hat makers.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hatter” mean?

The word “hatter” means a person whose trade is making or selling hats. In plain terms, most commonly, someone whose job is making or selling hats; in some dialects, also a loner living out in the wilds.

How do you pronounce “hatter”?

“Hatter” is pronounced HA-tuh (/ˈhætə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “hatter” in a sentence?

Here is “hatter” used in a sentence: “The old hatter measured his head and disappeared into the back room.”

What part of speech is “hatter”?

Depending on how it is used, “hatter” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “hatter” have?

“Hatter” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose trade is making or selling hats.

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