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by shaneaproductions on January 23rd, 2008
Certain styles of cowboy hat have been called a "ten gallon" hat, and it is a common belief that the term arose because a hat could, in theory, be used to carry water. However, the expression does not actually refer to use of the hat as a container. A "ten-gallon" hat in fact holds less than a gallon of water, and a hat that held ten gallons would be unwearable. There are competing theories for the origin of the term, but it is possibly a corruption of the Spanish term tan galan meaning "so gallant", a reference to the headwear of the upper classes (as opposed to the more common sombrero), or a corruption of "galón," or galloon, a type of narrow braided trimming around the crown, possibly a style adapted by the vaqueros. When Texas cowboys misunderstood the word "galón" for "gallon," the popular, though incorrect, legend was born.
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Wow. I did NOT know that. Thanks.
by Karl on January 23rd, 2008