collarette

Definition

A small collar, especially as a kind of necklace of lace, fur etc. for women; a ruff

Etymology

From French collerette.

Example Sentences

• "Work the 2 stitches in looped knitting; the last ten rows make a kind of gore on the lower edge of the collarette."
• "Men in Sunday suits and orange collarettes swaggered to the music from uniformed flute bands."
• "The regalia of the Regional Grand Officers comprise the following items: an apron, a sash, a pair of gauntlets, a cap, a collarette, a collarette jewel, and the Order's breast jewel."