Roman collar
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Roman collar
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Now all he wanted to do was take off his Roman collar and lie down.
From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2023
He wore clerical clothing — a Roman collar and black shirt — and was known as “Father Bob,” Lt.
From Washington Post • Sep. 18, 2018
He opened a consulting firm and gave up his Roman collar in 1975 to marry longtime friend Dore, who served as secretary of labor from December 1987 to January 1989.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2016
“I hope that it is some consolation, if there are any lawyers present, that the Roman collar was not a shield against his criticism,” he said.
From The Guardian • Feb. 20, 2016
His napkin, tucked into his Roman collar, protected his bosom, an effective white cuirass.
From My Friend Prospero by Harland, Henry
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