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Hatstand vs Atstand - What's the difference?

hatstand | atstand |

As a noun hatstand

is (uk) a device used to store hats upon usually made of wood and standing at least five foot tall, they have a single pole making up most of the height, with a sturdy base to prevent toppling, and an array of lengthy pegs at the top for placement of hats.

As an adjective hatstand

is (uk|slang) crazy, insane.

As a verb atstand is

(obsolete) to stand still; remain; stay.

hatstand

English

Alternative forms

* hat stand, hat-stand

Noun

(en noun)
  • (UK) A device used to store hats upon. Usually made of wood and standing at least five foot tall, they have a single pole making up most of the height, with a sturdy base to prevent toppling, and an array of lengthy pegs at the top for placement of hats.

    • Synonyms

    * (pole with pegs) coatstand; hatrack, coatrack (US)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (UK, slang) Crazy, insane.

    • See also

    * (wikipedia "hatstand")

    References

    * Dave Gormans Googlewhack Adventure ISBN: 0091891965

    atstand

    English

    Verb

  • (obsolete) To stand still; remain; stay.
  • (obsolete) To come to a standstill; stop.
  • (obsolete) To make a hostile stand; resist; withstand.
  • (obsolete) To stand to; withstand; resist; stand close to; press.