A service, usually at restaurants, theaters, or clubs, where hats and coats are checked and stored temporarily while customers are inside, or the ticket issued for this service.
From hat + check, combining Old English hæt with check (from Old French chekier, meaning to verify or control). The service became standard in upscale establishments in the late 1800s.
Hatcheck girls were actually a significant part of the service industry and were known for their memorable clothing and personalities—some became celebrities and made more money in tips than many professionals earned in salaries!
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