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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Cravat \Cra*vat"\ (kr?-v?t"), n. [F. cravate, fr Cravate a Croat, an inhabitant of Croatia, one of a body of Austrian troops, from whom in 1636, this article of dress was adopted in France.] A neckcloth; a piece of silk, fine muslin, or other cloth, worn by men about the neck. While his wig was combed and his cravat tied. --Macaulay. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: cravat n : neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front
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