neckwear

[ nek-wair ]
/ ˈnɛkˌwɛər /
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noun

articles of dress worn round or at the neck.

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Origin of neckwear

First recorded in 1875–80; neck + wear

Words nearby neckwear

necklet, neckline, neckpiece, necktie, necktie party, neckwear, necrectomy, necro-, necrobacillosis, necrobiosis, necrobiosis lipoidica
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Words related to neckwear

shawl, stole, bandanna, kerchief, ascot, wrapping, boa

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British Dictionary definitions for neckwear

neckwear
/ (ˈnɛkˌwɛə) /

noun

articles of clothing, such as ties, scarves, etc, worn around the neck
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