school tie

noun

1. old school tie.

Word History and Origins

Origin of school tie¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The men dragged the teenagers into the living room and tied their arms and legs with wire, Christmas tree lights and a school tie.

From BBC

"Consequently, we have decided that with the exception of the school blazer, school tie and some PE kit items, all other items of school uniform can be purchased without a school logo," it said.

From BBC

“What I am hoping for now is just to find her body. I have already accepted that she is no more. All I am holding on to is her school tie which we found in this river stream.”

From Seattle Times

He rejected Mr McLachlan's assertion that he "put something around Dr Sacharvi's neck and... pulled it as tight as you could until she stopped breathing" and that he used Vian's school tie to kill her.

From BBC

In recent years, the N.F.L. has loosened its school tie a bit.

From New York Times