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Cravat \Cra*vat"\ (kr?-v?t"), n. [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.
[1913 Webster]

While his wig was combed and his cravat tied.
--Macaulay.
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ascot \ascot\ n. [from the fashionable clothjing worn at the
Ascot races.]
a cravat with wide square ends, tied so that the ends are
laid flat; the ends are often secured with an ornamental pin;
-- called {cravat} in Britain.
[WordNet 1.5 PJC]