carcanet

noun

car·​ca·​net ˈkär-kə-nət How to pronounce carcanet (audio)
archaic
: an ornamental necklace, chain, collar, or headband

Word History

Etymology

Middle French carcan

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carcanet was circa 1530

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“Carcanet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carcanet. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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