subs. (Winchester College).—A high hat. [So called because only worn when going to the Cathedral.] For synonyms, see GOLGOTHA.
Adj. (old).—Old-fashioned; antique.
c. 1696. B. E., A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew. CATHEDRAL: old-fashioned, out of Date, Ancient.
1755. JOHNSON, A Dictionary of the English Language. CATHEDRAL: in low phrase, antique, venerable, old.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. CATHEDRAL, old fashioned, an old cathedral bedstead, chair, &c.
