a man's large flat collar, often lace-trimmed, worn during the 17th century
falling band in American English
noun
a large, flat collar, usually trimmed with lace, worn by men in the 17th century
Also called: fall
Word origin
[1590–1600]This word is first recorded in the period 1590–1600. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: fixture, jolt, squeeze, tea, volunteer