Brimless

/ˈbrɪmləs/ adjective

Definition

Something that has no brim, especially a hat without a projecting edge or rim.

Etymology

From brim (edge) + -less (suffix meaning without). Emerged in the 19th century as hat styles evolved and diverse headwear became popular.

Kelly Says

Baseball caps and brimless hats became symbols of different social classes—Victorian ladies wore broad-brimmed hats as status symbols, while workers wore brimless caps for practical freedom.

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