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
Words nearby hall tree
hall of fame,
hall of famer,
hall of residence,
hall process,
hall stand,
hall tree,
hall-jones,
hallah,
hallam,
hallandale,
halle
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. CooperHe hung his hat on the hall-tree and passed with rather unsteady steps into the living room.
Burned Bridges |Bertrand W. SinclairAnderson got his hat from the hall-tree, and went out, closing the door with its spring-lock very cautiously.
The Debtor |Mary E. Wilkins FreemanHe 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