neckpiece

[ nek-pees ]

/ ˈnɛkˌpis /

noun

a scarf, especially one of fur.

Nearby words

necklace, necklace bomb, neckless, necklet, neckline, neckpiece, necktie, necktie party, neckwear, necrectomy, necro-

Origin of neckpiece

First recorded in 1595–1605; neck + piece

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Examples from the Web for neckpiece

The helmet and neckpiece were one, wrought in like manner, only stronger.
The Coming of Cuculain|Standish O'Grady
With the exception of the neckpiece, the sash and the uniform, he really possessed no attractions whatever.
The Confession of a Fool|August Strindberg

British Dictionary definitions for neckpiece

neckpiece

/ (ˈnɛkˌpiːs) /

noun

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

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