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under (one's) hat

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hat   (hāt)   
n.  
  1. A covering for the head, especially one with a shaped crown and brim.

    1. A head covering of distinctive color and shape worn as a symbol of office.

    2. The office symbolized by the wearing of such a head covering.

  2. A role or office symbolized by or as if by the wearing of different hats: wears two hats—one as parent and one as corporate executive.

tr.v.   hat·ted, hat·ting, hats
To supply or cover with a hat.

[Middle English, from Old English hæt, hætt.]
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