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A Writer's Dictionary:

bonnet Definition


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bonnet
noun
    1. A type of hat fastened under the chin with ribbon, formerly worn by women but now worn especially by babies.
    (Brit)
    2. The hinged cover over a motor vehicle's engine. N Amer equivalent hood.
    (Scots)
    3. A brimless cap made of soft fabric, worn by men or boys.
    4. naut.
      An additional part laced on to the foot of a jib1, etc to gather more wind.
    5. A wire cowl over a chimney-top.
Etymology: 14c as bonet: French.



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