hennin: Meaning and Definition of

hen•nin

Pronunciation: (hen'in), [key]
— n.
  1. a conical or heart-shaped hat, sometimes extremely high, with a flowing veil or piece of starched linen about the crown, worn by women in the 15th century. Also called
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