ten-gallon hat

ten-gallon hat
(galón 'type of ribbon' < French galon < Old French galonner 'to adorn the head with ribbons')
   According to Watts, the typical western hat, with a high crown and a wide brim. It is not named for its capacity, but for the braided decorations or galones that adorn it. The number 'ten' was added later by English speakers who mistook the meaning of the Spanish word. The DRAE references galón as a thin, strong, braided decoration used on clothing and other items. Islas references galoneado as a hat decorated with galones and worn by a charro.

Cowboy Talk. A Dictionary of Spanish Terms. . 2013.

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