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Webster 1913 Edition
Cravat
Cra-vat′
(kr?-v?t′)
, Noun.
[F.
cravate
, fr. Cravate
a Croat, an inhabitant of Croatia, one of a body of Austrian troops, from whom, in 1636, this article of dress was adopted in France.] A neckcloth; a piece of silk, fine muslin, or other cloth, worn by men about the neck.
While his wig was combed and his
cravat
tied. Macaulay.
Webster 1828 Edition
Cravat
CRAVAT
,Noun.