Foraged about without German headgear (6)

I believe the answer is:

fedora

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'headgear' is the definition.
(I know that fedora is a type of chapeau)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for fedora that I've seen before include "Cover for head" , "Style of hat" , "Felt hat with a creased crown" , "Or fade away with man's soft felt hat" , "Hat for RAF doe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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