sautoir
noun
sau·toir
Definition of sautoir
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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
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Origin and Etymology of sautoir
French, from Middle French sautoir, saultoir saltire
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