bonnet

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Synonyms: sonnet, bennet, bonne, bannet, bunnet, botnet, bonney, monnet, bonner, bonet, bonnett

Antonyms: sonnet, bennet, bonne, bannet, bunnet, botnet, bonney, monnet, bonner, bonet, bonnett

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q8304830}} A type of [[hat]], once widely worn by [[women]] or [[children]], held in place by [[ribbon]]s tied under the [[chin]]; now uncommonly worn except in certain religious sects.
2. A traditional Scottish woollen brimless cap; a [[bunnet]].
3. {{senseid|en|hair protection}} A mushroom-shaped [[satin]] cap with an [[elastic]] [[headband]] used to protect kinky hair, especially while sleeping.
4. {{lb|en|by extension}} The polishing head of a power buffer, often made of wool.
5. {{senseid|en|Q27206}}{{lb|en|Commonwealth|automotive}} The [[hinge]]d [[cover]] over the [[engine]] of a [[motor car]].
6. {{lb|en|nautical}} A length of [[canvas]] attached to a [[fore-and-aft]] [[sail]] to increase the pulling power.
7. {{lb|en|obsolete|slang}} An [[accomplice]] of a [[gambler]], [[auctioneer]], etc., who entices others to bet or to bid.
8. {{lb|en|archaic}} The second [[stomach]] of a [[ruminant]].
9. {{lb|en|historical}} A [[ducat]], an old [[Scottish]] [[coin]] worth 40 [[shilling]]s.
10. Anything resembling a bonnet (hat) in shape or use.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To put a bonnet on.
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To take off the bonnet or cap as a mark of [[respect]]; to [[uncover]].
3. {{lb|en|dated|transitive}} To pull the bonnet or cap down over the eyes of.

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en|from=French}}.

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