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necktie (n.)

"narrow band of silk, satin, etc., worn around the neck and tied in front," 1838, from neck (n.) + tie (n.). American English slang necktie party "a lynching" is recorded from 1871.

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Definitions of necktie from WordNet

necktie (n.)
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front;
he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie
Synonyms: tie
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