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| 44% | 8 | Name comes from the Old French 'cabasset' or 'chapeau bas' | ||
noun • a metal helmet worn by common soldiers in the 16th century | ||||
| 44% | 8 | Collapsible chapeau | ||
noun • a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur | ||||
French Chapelier Who Designed The Eponymous Chapeau Claque Aka Spring Loaded Collapsible Top Hat
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GIBUS which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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Similar Clues
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1 | Any chapeau typically with a shaped crown, originally designed to draw attention to a man’s head and emphasise his social status; or, by extension, one’s capacity or role
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29 Apr 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 29 Apr 2023 |
2 | Chapeau worn by the French | |
3 | Claque exciter
New York Times -
24 May 1981 | New York Times / 24 May 1981 |
4 | Collapsible chapeau
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25 Aug 1977 | New York Times / 25 Aug 1977 |
5 | He wore a top hat in "Top Hat"
New York Times -
15 Dec 1996 | New York Times / 15 Dec 1996 |
6 | Name comes from the Old French 'cabasset' or 'chapeau bas' | |
7 | Perform in a claque
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29 Jun 1979 | New York Times / 29 Jun 1979 |
