sautoir
noun
a ribbon, chain, scarf, or the like, tied around the neck in such a manner that the ends cross over each other.
sautoirs
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pluralof sautoir.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Its sautoirs, minaudières and brooches quickly became favorites among royals and Hollywood stars including Marlene Dietrich, for whom Van Cleef created one of its most iconic designs, the Jarretière bracelet, in 1937.
From New York Times ● Aug. 20, 2021
