Eton collar

Eton collar

n.

A broad white collar worn over the lapels of a jacket.

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[After Eton College, England.]

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Eton collar

n

(Clothing & Fashion) a broad stiff white collar worn outside an Eton jacket

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E′ton col′lar

n.

a broad stiff collar, orig. of linen, as that worn folded outside an Eton jacket.

[1890–95]

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Eton collar

A high, stiff, white collar, especially one turned down onto the lapels of a jacket.

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Noun

1.

Eton collar - broad white collar worn over the lapels of a jacket collar, neckband - a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

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