About The Word Cravat
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Cravat
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What's The Definition Of Cravat?
[n] neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front
Synonyms | Synonyms for Cravat: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cravat: See Also | ascot | neckcloth | neckwear | stock Cravat In Webster's Dictionary \Cra*vat"\ (kr?-v?t"), n. [F. cravate, fr. Cravate a
Croat, an inhabitant of Croatia, one of a body of Austrian
troops, from whom, in 1636, this article of dress was adopted
in France.]
A neckcloth; a piece of silk, fine muslin, or other cloth,
worn by men about the neck.
While his wig was combed and his cravat tied.
--Macaulay.
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