bonnet n Comb bonnet hop, bontop* [phonetics unavailable]: a public dance, a ball.
   [1882] 1976 MURPHY 74 [advertisement] Excursion to conclude with a Grand Bonnet Hop in the Star of the Sea Hall. 1934 Public Bureau Christmas No 23 The volume of city trade was very large in Christmas week, all were in good humour anticipating the great day and making their plans for Bonnet Hops, Soirees and the big Ball at Jocelyn's. C 71-120 Bontop: a spree or social at the community hall.

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