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That part of a garment which covers, or lies next to, the neck.
The collar of a garment, or the part of a garment that extends to or covers the neck. Now chiefly historical.
In extended use: a strap or band passing under a person's chin or across the throat as part of a piece of clothing or other attire; (spec.) (a) the…
That part of a garment which covers, or lies next to, the throat. Cf. neck, n.1 3.