NECKLACE

necklace

(noun) jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

necklace (plural necklaces)

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

(figuratively) Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

(South Africa) A device used in necklacing (an informal execution); a rubber tyre that is filled with petrol. It is placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.

Verb

necklace (third-person singular simple present necklaces, present participle necklacing, simple past and past participle necklaced)

(South Africa) To informally execute by necklacing; by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

Source: Wiktionary


Neck"lace (; 48), n.

1. A string of beads, etc., or any continuous band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament.

2. (Naut.)

Definition: A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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