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A wide band, usually of black crêpe, worn around the crown of a hat above the brim, as a sign of mourning.
A band of crape worn round a hat, etc., in token of mourning.
A conventional badge of mourning. Usually plural. A long black hat-band formerly worn by men.
A strip of black cloth or crêpe worn round a hat or (in later use) round the sleeve of a coat, as a sign of bereavement.