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a band or cloth passing under the chin, formerly worn by women; also figurative.
a band for fastening a hat or cap under the chin, also a support for the chin.
(a) = chin-stay n.; (b) Saddlery a strap connecting the throat-strap and nose-band of a halter; (c) as used by women (see quot. 1939).