castor

Definition

A hat made from the fur of the beaver.

Etymology

From Middle French castor, from Old French castor (“beaver”), from Latin castor (“beaver”), from Ancient Greek κάστωρ (kástōr), from Doric Greek κάστον (káston, “wood”).

Example Sentences

• "I have been always noted for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor—[…]"