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derby

UK/ˈdɑːbi/ US/ˈdäː.bi/ fairly common us

noun

1.

a hat that is round and black and hard with a narrow brim; worn by some British businessmen

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Origin

Inherited from Middle English Derby, from Old English Dēorby, of Scandinavian/North Germanic origin, from Old Norse Djúra-bý (“village of the deer”), from dýr (“deer”) + bǿr (“settlement”). Influenced by British Latin Derventio, the Roman site predating Derby, and possibly also the Celtic river name Derwent.

Phrases

  • demolition derby
  • derby dog
  • diaper derby
  • duck derby
  • local derby
  • roller derby
  • tar derby
  • tin derby

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