neckpiece

[ nek-pees ]

noun

1. a scarf, especially one of fur.

neckpiece

/ ˈnɛkˌpiːs /

noun

1. a piece of fur, cloth, etc, worn around the neck or neckline

Word History and Origins

Origin of neckpiece¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; neck + piece

Example Sentences

When at home he drapes himself around her neck like a lovely fur neckpiece.

From Washington Post

"That's the biggest tie I've ever seen," Cooper said of Seacrest's exaggerated pink neckpiece.

From The Daily Beast

So when she looked at the window she saw only her own reflection, white and wide-eyed, above Aunt Harriet's fur neckpiece.

From Project Gutenberg

With the exception of the neckpiece, the sash and the uniform, he really possessed no attractions whatever.

From Project Gutenberg

It was very cold and she was snuggling into a beautiful little neckpiece of ermine.

From Project Gutenberg

Then, and Doctor Davenport drew from his bag a small fur neckpiece.

From Project Gutenberg

She picked up her fur neckpiece, glanced at the mirror, fluffed a curl or two, and turned to Jacqueline.

From Project Gutenberg