sautoir

noun

sau·​toir
sōˈtwär,
-wȧ(r
plural -s
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

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French sautoir, saultoir saltire

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“Sautoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sautoir. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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