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jabot
CIDE DICTIONARY
jabot, n. [F.].
- Originally, a kind of ruffle worn by men on the bosom of the shirt. [1913 Webster]
- An arrangement of lace or tulle, looped ornamentally, and worn by women on the front of the dress. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
jabot, n. an ornamental frill or ruffle of lace etc. on the front of a shirt or blouse.
Etymology
F, orig. = crop of a bird
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