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Definition of Neckcloths

Neckcloth
Neckcloth Neck"cloth` (?; 115), n. A piece of any fabric worn around the neck.

Meaning of Neckcloths from wikipedia

- long-strip neckcloth that was not a ruff. The ruff, a starched, pleated white linen strip, originated earlier in the 16th century as a neckcloth (readily...
- brightly colored handkerchiefs fashioned of silk around their necks. These neckcloths struck the fancy of the king, and he soon made them an insignia of royalty...
- against anyone caught wearing printed or stained calico muslins, but neckcloths and fustians were exempted. The Lancashire manufacturers exploited this...
- p****ed, to fine anyone caught wearing printed or stained calico; muslins, neckcloths and fustians were exempted. It was this exemption that the Lancashire...
- collar and, when necessary, a frock coat, he also wore his trademark blue neckcloth. From 1878 he cultivated an increasingly long beard, and took on the appearance...
- Balston: No, with the exception that they are obliged to wear a white neckcloth. Lord Clarendon: Is the colour of their clothes much restricted? Edward...
- stuff gowns and leather and stuff breeches, shirts, jerkins, doublets, neckcloths, hats and caps, hose, stockings, belts, piece goods, and haberdashery...
- the said Act relates to Lawns, Canvas, Buckrams, Barras, and Silesia Neckcloths. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867) Linen Cloth Manufacture Act...
- pair of ruffles (12d), eight oz. weight of chocolate (2d) and six muslin neckcloths (20s). Total value 39s. The prosecution was led by William Garrow. Susannah...
- Scarf or neckcloth tied in a floppy bow...