falling band

noun

1. a large, flat collar, usually trimmed with lace, worn by men in the 17th century.

falling band

noun

1. a man's large flat collar, often lace-trimmed, worn during the 17th century

Word History and Origins

Origin of falling band¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

The women as well as the men discarded the huge ruff, replacing it with a flaring collar known as the "falling band."

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The father carried his "plain falling band" and steeple-crowned hat with a stiff air, and also carried lethal weapons.

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The ruff gives place at last to the falling band, a wide collar of lace or plain linen.

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Go thou, and don thy scarlet sash and the falling band with lace edge.

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He is represented with a dark skull cap on his head, long hair, a moustache, and a large falling band or collar.

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