单词 | waterfall tie |
释义 | > as lemmaswaterfall tie waterfall tie n. now historical a broad necktie or cravat with long ends tied to form loose, flowing folds of fabric (cf. sense A. 6b). ΚΠ 1844 New Sporting Mag. Sept. 144 White neckcloth, with a waterfall tie; buff waistcoat, and lightish brown frock coat. 1892 Observer 8 May 7/5 There were also some new waterfall ties which I have not seen elsewhere, and very soft and becoming they were. 1965 Irish Times 4 Mar. 10/4 Head waiters, lords in waterfall ties, monocles..comic butlers, and all the other proper appurtenances of the London stage. 2012 J. Klassen Tutor's Daughter xiii. 193 Seeing his valet's long-suffering expression, Henry suggested, ‘Perhaps the waterfall tie tonight?’ < as lemmas |
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