Christy

[prob. < Christy & Co., an English hat manufacturer]

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a derby or bowler hat.

1887

When this poser is speaking, I look one of the supporters to rise and hang his christy upon one of the extended limbs.

1958

He hung his new Christie on the wall and took a seat halfway down the empty lunch counter.