- steeple-crowned
- adjective (of a hat) having a tall, pointed crown.
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Steeple-crowned — Stee ple crowned ( kround ), a. 1. Bearing a steeple; as, a steeple crowned building. [1913 Webster] 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,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
steeple-crowned — adjective see steeple crown * * * steepˈle crowned adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑steeple … Useful english 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
Montol Festival — Penglaz the Penzance Obby Oss and the Golowan band dressed in the Guise dancer style The Montol Festival is an annual heritage, arts and community festival in Penzance, Cornwall held between the 16th and 22nd of December each year. The festival… … Wikipedia
marseille — [mȧr se′y ; ] E [ mär sā′] seaport in SE France, on the Gulf of Lions: pop. 801,000 * * * mar·seille (mär sālʹ) also mar·seilles ( sālzʹ) n. A heavy cotton fabric with a raised pattern of stripes or figures. [After Marseille.] * * * or … Universalium
Marseille — [mȧr se′y ; ] E [ mär sā′] seaport in SE France, on the Gulf of Lions: pop. 801,000 * * * Mar·seille also Mar·seilles (mär sāʹ) A city of southeast France on an arm of the Mediterranean Sea west northwest of Toulon. The oldest city of France, it… … Universalium
