sautoir

Definitions


[ˈsəʊtwɑː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a long necklace consisting of a fine gold chain and typically set with jewels


Phrases:

Origin:
1930s: French, extended use of the original word which denoted a harness loop used as a stirrup for ‘jumping’ (from sauter ‘to jump’) into the saddle




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