bandstring

noun

band·​string
ˈban(d)-ˌstriŋ
: one of a pair of strings for fastening a 16th century ruff or a 17th century collar

Word History

Etymology

band entry 1 (collar) + string

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“Bandstring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandstring. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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