Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Dick’s Hatband.

Dick.

Dick = Richard.

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.


Dick’s Hatband.

(Richard Cromwell, 1626–1712.)	1
(1) Dick’s hatband, which was made of sand. His regal honours were “a rope of sand.”	2
(2) As fine as Dick’s hatband. The crown of England would be a very fine thing for anyone to get.	3
(3) As queer as Dick’s hatband. Few things have been more ridiculous than the exaltation and abdication of the Protector’s son.	4
(4) As tight as Dick’s hatband. The hatband of Richard Cromwell was the crown, which was too tight for him to wear with safety.	5

Dick.

Dick = Richard.

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