2. Having a crown shaped like a steeple; as, a
steeple-crowned hat; also, wearing a hat with such a
crown.
[1913 Webster]
This grave, bearded, sable-cloaked, and steeple-crowned progenitor. --Hawthorne. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
steeple-crowned — adjective see steeple crown * * * steepˈle crowned adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑steeple … Useful english dictionary
steeple-crowned — adjective (of a hat) having a tall, pointed crown … English new terms dictionary
steeple hat — noun : a steeple crowned hat * * * steeple hat noun A steeple crowned hat • • • Main Entry: ↑steeple * * * steeple hat, a steeple crowned hat … Useful english dictionary
steeple-crown — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun 1. : a hat crown that is high and pointed like a steeple 2. : a hat with a steeple crown • steeple crowned | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective * * * steepˈle crown noun A high conical hat (also adjective) • • • … Useful english dictionary
steeple — n. a tall tower, esp. one surmounted by a spire, above the roof of a church. Phrases and idioms: steeple crowned (of a hat) with a tall pointed crown. Derivatives: steepled adj. Etymology: OE stepel stypel f. Gmc (as STEEP(1)) … Useful english dictionary
rood steeple — Rood Rood (r[=oo]d), n. [AS. r[=o]d a cross; akin to OS. r[=o]da, D. roede rod, G. ruthe, rute, OHG. ruota. Cf. {Rod} a measure.] 1. A representation in sculpture or in painting of the cross with Christ hanging on it. [1913 Webster] Note:… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
crown — 1. noun 1) a jeweled crown Syn: coronet, diadem, circlet, tiara; literary coronal 2) the world heavyweight crown Syn: title, award, accolade, distinction; trophy, cup, medal … Thesaurus of popular words
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