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Stetson

[ stet-suhn ]

Trademark.
  1. a brand of felt hat with a broad brim and high crown, especially one worn as part of a cowboy's outfit.


Stetson

/ ˈstɛtsən /

noun

  1. a type of felt hat with a broad brim and high crown, worn mainly by cowboys


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Stetson1

C20: named after John Stetson (1830–1906), American hatmaker who designed it

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Example Sentences

Stetson returned east in 1865 and created his own hat company, which produced high-quality hats made for outdoor use.

Reportedly, George Custer wore a Stetson into Little Big Horn.

Based on the hat he had created for himself, Stetson made a version called “The Boss of the Plains.”

John B. Stetson was born in 1830 in New Jersey, the son of a hat maker.

Just another example of a guy in a John B. Stetson hat saving the day.

In fifteen minutes the only dry part of me was the crown of my head—thanks be to a good Stetson hat.

When he reached the Stetson cabin three horses with drooping heads were hitched to the fence.

Several spoke from the shadows as Rome stepped on the porch, and Rufe Stetson faced him a moment in the doorway, and laughed.

At every dawn or dusk she was on her porch peering through the dim light for Rufe Stetson.

Rome Stetson alone seemed unconcerned, and his name was on every gossiping tongue.

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