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a rolled collar and lapel in one piece that curves from the back of the neck down to the front closure of a single-breasted or double-breasted garment.[1905-10]
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shawl collar
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shawl collar — n. a wide collar, as on a sweater or robe, that extends downward across the chest and meets or laps at or near the waist … English World dictionary
shawl collar — shawl′ col′lar n. clo a rolled collar and lapel in one piece that curves from the back of the neck down to the front closure • Etymology: 1905–10 … From formal English to slang
shawl collar — noun Date: circa 1908 a turned over collar of a garment that combines with lapels forming an unbroken curving line … New Collegiate Dictionary
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shawl — n. a piece of fabric, usu. rectangular and often folded into a triangle, worn over the shoulders or head or wrapped round a baby. Phrases and idioms: shawl collar a rolled collar extended down the front of a garment without lapel notches.… … Useful english dictionary
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