Bicornes

/bɪˈkɔrneɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bicorne; multiple hats with two points or horns.

Etymology

The plural form of French 'bicorne,' following French pluralization rules. Used when referring to multiple bicorne hats in historical or museum contexts.

Kelly Says

Museum collections of Napoleonic artifacts often preserve dozens of bicornes from different officers—each one subtly different in size and styling, giving historians clues about rank, regiment, and personal taste in an era when your hat said everything about who you were.

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