Vandyke collar

or vandyke collar

noun

1. a wide collar of lace and linen with the edge formed into scallops or deep points.

Vandyke collar

noun

1. a large white collar with several very deep points Often shortened toVandyke

Example Sentences

Vandyked′, notched with large points like a Vandyke collar.

From Project Gutenberg

The Earl was there standing near the fire and looking very tall and imposing; and at his side stood a little boy in black velvet, and a large Vandyke collar of rich lace—a little fellow whose round bright face was so handsome, and who turned upon her such beautiful, candid brown eyes, that she almost uttered an exclamation of pleasure and surprise at the sight.

From Project Gutenberg

When, later, he returned in that same suit—in the dark-blue knickerbockers and coat, the large Vandyke collar of cream lace, and the little white satin vest,—I really thought that he looked the sweetest little picture in the world!

From Project Gutenberg

A broad Vandyke collar of point lace; cuffs to correspond; and a scarlet sash—also weighted with golden tags—adorned the upper part of his body; while boots of yellow Cordovan leather—with snow-white lawn puffing out at the ample tops—completed the list of his habiliments.

From Project Gutenberg

Not in military uniform, however, but dressed in a plain doublet of dark grey cloth, with a broad Vandyke collar, high-crowned hat, buff boots reaching above the knees, and turned over at the tips.

From Project Gutenberg