Hăt, n.
n. [A-S. hāt, hǐtt, Dan. hat, Sw. hatt, Icel. hattr, hött, N. H. Ger. hut, O. H. Ger. huot, D. hoed; Norm. Fr. hatte. Cf. HOOD.]
Sense 1. A covering for the head, made of various materials, and worn by men or women for defending the head from rain or heat, or for ornament.
Sense 2. The dignity of a cardinal;—so used in allusion to the broad-brimmed scarlet hat which is a distinguishing part of a cardinal’s dress.