rabato

or re·ba·to

[ ruh-bah-toh, -bey- ]

noun

, plural ra·ba·tos.

1. a wide, stiff collar of the 17th century, worn flat over the shoulders or open in front and standing at the back.
2. a stiff frame of wire or wood worn in the 17th century as a support for a ruff or stand-up collar.

rabato

/ rəˈbɑːtəʊ /

noun

1. a wired or starched collar, often of intricate lace, that stood up at the back and sides: worn in the 17th century

Word History and Origins

Origin of rabato¹

1585–95; < French (obsolete) rabateau; rabat ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of rabato¹

C16: from French rabat collar, with the ending -o added as if the word were from Italian

Example Sentences

"Why," he said, "did Margaret, in Much ado about Nothing, try to persuade Hero to wear her other rabato?"

From Project Gutenberg

Troth, I think your other rabato were better.

From Project Gutenberg