hall tree

noun

a stand or post having hooks or knobs for holding coats and hats; hatrack or clothes tree.

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

He peeled off his overcoat and hung it on the hall tree, sticking his swagger-stick in one of its pockets.

He hung his hat on the hall-tree and passed with rather unsteady steps into the living room.

He hurried quickly to the hall tree, slipped into a light overcoat, and left the house.

Mr. McGowan took his hat from the hall-tree and left the house.

Down in the hall she appropriated one of Dick's, off the hall tree, and announced herself ready.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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