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sautoir

Pronunciation: /ˈsəʊtwɑː/

Definition of sautoir

noun

  • a long necklace consisting of a fine gold chain and typically set with jewels.

Origin:

1930s: French, extended use of the original word which denoted a harness loop used as a stirrup for ‘jumping’ (from sauter 'to jump') into the saddle

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