Bearing a steeple; as, a steeple-crowned building.
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Having a crown shaped like a steeple; as, a steeple-crowned hat; also, wearing a hat with such a crown. "This grave, bearded, sable-cloaked, and steeple-crowned progenitor."
... which, by artificial assistance, might easily be gained, are measures which we would earnestly press on all who are ambitious of displaying an especial resemblance to Foreign Affairs. We also advise them to have lofty, napless, steeple-crowned hats. ... — Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 1, August 7, 1841 • Various
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