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fire hat

noun

  1. a helmet worn by a firefighter as a defense against falling materials from burning structures.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fire hat1

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

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Example Sentences

"Let's go home," said he, as he surrendered his axe and fire-hat to a Hook-and-Ladder man.

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