four-in-hand
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four–in–hand

noun \ˈfr-ən-ˌhand\

Definition of FOUR-IN-HAND

1
a : a vehicle drawn by a team of four horses driven by one person
b : such a team of four horses
2
: a necktie tied in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front

First Known Use of FOUR-IN-HAND

1793

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