What is another word for jabots?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈabɒts] (IPA)

Jabots are ornamental neck ruffles that have been a fashionable accessory for centuries. There are several synonyms for the word jabots that can be used to describe these fancy accessories including cravats, neckerchiefs, bibs, ruffs, and handkerchiefs. Cravats and neckerchiefs are more commonly known as neckwear, but can also refer to fancy jabots. Bibs are typically used for children, but can also be used to describe a type of large, decorative jabot. A ruff is a type of Elizabethan collar that is more voluminous and elaborate than a jabot. Handkerchief jabots are essentially just a loosely tied handkerchief or scarf around the neck and can also be considered a type of jabot.

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Usage examples for Jabots

This is a pretty pattern for neck and wrist frills, jabots or ruffles, or for the adornment of kerchiefs for the neck or pockets, or for any purpose for which lace edging is selected.
"The Art of Modern Lace Making"
The Butterick Publishing Co.
The gentlemen wore high collars and lace jabots.
"The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912"
Lillie DeHegermann-Lindencrone
There's no ironing of jabots connected with mathematics, but somehow I feel that ironing jabots well makes me more proficient in mathematics.
"Molly Brown's Junior Days"
Nell Speed

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