NECKTIE

necktie, tie

(noun) neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front; “he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie”; “he wore a vest and tie”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

necktie (plural neckties)

A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie.

Source: Wiktionary


Neck"tie`, n.

Definition: A scarf, band, or kerchief of silk, etc., passing around the neck or collar and tied in front; a bow of silk, etc., fastened in front of the neck.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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