bunnet

English
Bunnet, or flat cap
Various tam o'shanters (toorie bunnets)

Alternative forms
  • bunnit

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ʌnɪt

Noun

bunnet (plural bunnets)

  1. Alternative spelling of bonnet
  2. (Scotland, New Zealand) A style of flat cap traditionally made from wool, commonly worn by farmers and country gentlemen in cool climates.

Usage notes

Under the name bunnet, the flat cap is often associated with the working class in Scotland. The tam o'shanter is similar, but has a toorie, or pompom, on its centre.

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