Main Entry: ¹hat

Pronunciation: \ˈhat\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hæt; akin to Old High German huot head covering — more at hood

Date: before 12th century

1 : a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown and brim
2 a : a distinctive head covering worn as a symbol of office b : an office, position, or role assumed by or as if by the wearing of a special hat <wore many hats in her career>

— hat·less \-ləs\ adjective

— under one's hat : not disclosed : secret <kept the news under his hat>