fedora

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Fedoras: Speaking of inappropriate, I can't really think of a situation where a fedora might be a good idea.

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  1. noun A soft felt hat with a fairly low crown creased lengthwise and a brim that can be turned up or down.

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  • They swarmed about the thin man, alighting by the thousands upon his outflung arms and hands, his face and neck, the brim of his fedora -- everywhere --until the black oval of his mouth alone remained, an inky vacuum in the pulsing glare, giving vent to that eerie and accusing cry. —  EBSCOhost
  • Estelle Estelle was wearing a leather fedora, a pair of dark sunglasses, a single lavender sock, and a subtle and satisfied smile. —  The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove
  • I got plenty of chances to pimp out fedora-devshell to many people. —  Fedora People
  • Come to the BarCamp tomorrow, and find out more about fedora-devshell. —  Fedora People
  • The role of the fedora-wearing, knife-handed killer was popularized by —  ARTISTdirect.com
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  1. After Fédora, a play by Victorien Sardou.
 

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