2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: mortarboard \mortarboard\, mortar board \mortar board\n. 1. A small square board with a handle beneath, for holding mortar; a hawk; used by masons to hold or carry mortar. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5] 2. An academic cap topped by broad, projecting, stiff and flat square top, with a tassel attached to the top and hanging down. It was once worn by students in some colleges, but is now worn usually only at graduation ceremonies. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: mortarboard n 1: a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar [syn: {hawk}] 2: an academic cap with a flat square with a tassel on top
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