sautoir

[ soh-twahr, saw-; French soh-twar ]

noun

, plural sau·toirs [soh-, twahrz, saw-, soh-, twar].

1. a ribbon, chain, scarf, or the like, tied around the neck in such a manner that the ends cross over each other.
2. a chain to which a pendant is attached, worn around the neck.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sautoir¹

From French, dating back to 1935–40; saltire

Example Sentences

His arms are as follows: De gueules aux deux clefs dargent en sautoir avec la tiare pour cimier.

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