ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1.
a. : hawk 3
b. : a board or platform about 3 feet square for holding mortar
2. : an academic cap consisting of a closely fitting headpiece surmounted by a broad flat projecting square top
the shape of the hat as stiff and uncoquettish as a mortarboard — Frances G. Patton
the candidates for honorary degrees, now sitting fussing nervously with their gowns and mortarboard hats — Harper's
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