Well attestedNamed for a product of the place
homburg
noun · first attested 19th century
The hat is named for a German spa town.
A stiff felt hat with a curled brim and a centre crease.
Bad Homburg vor der Höhe·Germany
50.2292°N 8.6105°E · Q4165
Record
- Relationship
- Named for a product of the place
- Confidence
- Well attestedThe place link is the standard scholarly account.
- Attested
- 19th century
- Part of speech
- noun
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Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
- In English
homburg
Bad Homburg's hat trade was popularised abroad after the Prince of Wales wore one. English kept the town name and lowered the case.
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