subs. (old).—A hat of felted wool. For synonyms, see GOLGOTHA.

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  1609.  DEKKER, The Guls Horne-booke, chap. iv. For, in my opinion, ye braine that cannot choose his FELT well (being the head ornament) must needes poure folly into all the rest of the members.

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  1614.  J. COOKE, Green’s Tu Quoque, or the Cittie Gallant, in The Ancient British Drama (1810), ii., 567. Sir Lion. Aye, but son Bubble, where did you two buy your FELTS? Scat. FELTS! by this light mine is a good beaver.

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  1823.  W. T. MONCRIEFF, Tom and Jerry, Act ii., Sc. 5. Don’t nibble the FELT, Jerry.

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  c. 1570.  THYNNE, The Debate between Pride and Lowliness (1841), 31. A faire cloke on his backe, and on his head a FELT.

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