neckpiece

[ nek-pees ]

noun
  1. a scarf, especially one of fur.

Origin of neckpiece

1
First recorded in 1595–1605; neck + piece

Words Nearby neckpiece

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How to use neckpiece in a sentence

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

    The Luminous Face | Carolyn Wells
  • She picked up her fur neckpiece, glanced at the mirror, fluffed a curl or two, and turned to Jacqueline.

    The Business of Life | Robert W. Chambers

British Dictionary definitions for neckpiece

neckpiece

/ (ˈnɛkˌpiːs) /


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

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