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Antonyms for pass the hat


Grammar : Verb
Spell : hat
Phonetic Transcription : hæt



Definition of pass the hat

Origin :
  • Old English hæt "hat, head covering," from Proto-Germanic *hattuz "hood, cowl" (cf. Frisian hat, Old Norse hattr), from PIE root *kadh- "cover, protect" (cf. Lithuanian kudas "tuft or crest of a bird," Latin cassis "helmet"). Now, "head covering with a more or less horizontal brim." To throw one's hat in the ring was originally (1847) to take up a challenge in prize-fighting. To eat one's hat is said to have been originally To eat Old Rowley's [Charles II's] hat.
  • As in panhandle : verb beg
  • As in solicit : verb plead for; try to sell
  • As in beg : verb seek charity
  • As in collect : verb obtain (money)
  • As in donate : verb make a gift of

Synonyms for pass the hat

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