riband

[rib-uh nd]

noun

a decorative ribbon.

Origin of riband

1350–1400; Middle English: ribbon

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Historical Examples of riband

Riband macaroni is best for these dishes, and should not be done so much.
The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual
William Kitchiner
But presently I sought for a riband that was around my neck, and drew out a locket.
Richard Carvel, Complete
Winston Churchill
He had cocked his hat, on which were bows of riband, and he wore a sword.
For Faith and Freedom
Walter Besant
Two ounces and a half of this riband are cut into 150 pieces of equal dimensions.
Popular Technology; Volume 2
Edward Hazen
The lazagnes are macaroni left in the fillet or riband shape.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines
Andrew Ure

British Dictionary definitions for riband

riband

ribband

noun

a ribbon, esp one awarded for some achievementSee also blue riband
a flat rail attached to posts in a palisade

Word Origin for riband

C14: variant of ribbon

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Word Origin and History for riband

archaic for "ribbon," late 14c., from ribbon, with excrescent -d.