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    What do we call the flat horizontal top or hat which is worn at graduation ceremonies?

    Question #104516. Asked by armindasantana. (Apr 08 09 2:16 PM)


    foosyerdoos

    		Mortarboard, square, trencher or corner cap are all terms used.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortarboard

    Apr 08 09, 2:29 PM
    zbeckabee

    		They are also referred to as a plain old graduation cap, though the flat piece affixed to the cap is fashioned after a mortarboard.

    http://www.graduationsource.com/high-school/caps-and-tassels.html?gclid=CJXB26GX4pkCFQkzawodFCB1VA

    Mortarboard "academic cap" (1854) so called because it resembles a mason's square board for carrying mortar.

    http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=mortarboard&searchmode=none

    Apr 08 09, 3:06 PM

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