sautoir

noun

sau·​toir

sōˈtwär,

-wȧ(r

plural -s

1

: a chain, ribbon, or scarf worn about the neck with the ends forming a St. Andrew's cross in front

2

: a long gold chain often set with precious stones usually with a pendant hanging from it

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French sautoir, saultoir saltire

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