Associations to the word «Derby»

Wiktionary

DERBY, noun. Any of several annual horseraces.
DERBY, noun. By extension, any organized race.
DERBY, noun. (US) A bowler hat
DERBY, noun. (sports) A local derby (qv).
DERBY, proper noun. A city in the east Midlands of England, once the county town of Derbyshire.
DERBY, proper noun. Various cities in the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa

Dictionary definition

DERBY, noun. A felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim.

Wise words

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