Bannet

/ˈbænɪt/ noun

Definition

A Scottish or Northern English word for a cap or bonnet, a type of close-fitting hat.

Etymology

Scots variant of 'bonnet,' from Old French 'bonnet,' which possibly derives from medieval Latin 'bonetum' or may be related to 'bon' (good).

Kelly Says

Scottish bannets were often flat and practical—perfect for workers and farmers. The word shows how regional dialects preserve older forms of common words.

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