hall tree


noun

a stand or post having hooks or knobs for holding coats and hats; hatrack or clothes tree.
Also called hat tree.

Origin of hall tree

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example sentences from the Web for hall tree

  • Mr. McGowan took his hat from the hall-tree and left the house.

    Captain Pott's Minister |Francis L. Cooper
  • He hung his hat on the hall-tree and passed with rather unsteady steps into the living room.

    Burned Bridges |Bertrand W. Sinclair
  • Anderson got his hat from the hall-tree, and went out, closing the door with its spring-lock very cautiously.

    The Debtor |Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
  • He left the precious envelope on the hall-tree, whence it would be taken to the post-office for the first mail.

    In a Little Town |Rupert Hughes