单词 | throatlet |
释义 | throatletn. 1. A small or delicate throat. Now somewhat rare.poetic in early use, with reference to birds. ΚΠ 1767 T. Russel Elegies 19 Oft have we listen'd to the cooing dove, While from her throatlet gush'd the dying moan. 1892 F. S. Saltus Dreams after Sunset 243 The linnets, drunk With gracious melody, chirp, purl and trill From downy throatlets. 1906 Proc. National Assoc. Elocutionists 1905 35 Are you contented with your pinched-up little throatlet and your microscopical little voicelet? 2000 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 24 Jan. (Guide section) 21 En route to securing access to Jane's creamy white throatlet, Celina..finds herself in a weird scene with a dogged and obsessive vampire hunter. 2. A band, collar, or other item of dress worn around the throat; a necklet; spec. (a) a close-fitting necklace or decorative band, a choker; (b) a small, close-fitting collar or tippet; (c) a protective throat-piece, typically made of metal or leather. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > neck-wear > [noun] > scarf or wrap > fur cat's tail1551 boa1836 throatlet1844 necklet1896 the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > types of ornamentation > jewellery > neck ornaments > [noun] > necklace or collar wreathOE chain1397 collarc1400 sarpe1429 carket15.. baldric1530 carcanetc1530 necklace1530 carcan1539 caskanet1607 necklet1641 lunula1719 throatlet1844 chapletc1850 dog collar1855 necklace-collar1859 mala1872 choker1928 1844 Times 17 Apr. 10/5 (advt.) The new pattern ladies' gold chain throatlets, set with turquoises, topazes, and garnets, at 2 guineas each. 1888 N. F. Layard King's Ransom i. 9 His friend was accoutred in the buff coat and small steel throatlet, which was all the armour the Cavaliers deigned to wear. 1895 Austral. Jrnl. June 577/1 Another way to manage the same frock is to make it all of the red..with the bar of velvet down the centre..; cuffs to match, and a black velvet throatlet. 1916 Illustr. London News 23 Sept. 366/3 Stoles, ties, the very fashionable throatlets, and muffs..all come out very attractively in cross and silver fox. 1968 Idaho State Jrnl. 9 Apr. a5/5 The bride's gown was fashioned of Persian lawn with a lace yoke, full sleeves, satin throatlet and cummerbund and a short train. 1986 D. Drake Ranks of Bronze iv. 269 The strap's friction irritated his neck despite the leather throatlet he wore against that problem. 2015 Daily News (Sri Lanka) (Nexis) 4 Mar. An elaborately jewelled throatlet decorates her slender neck. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1767 |
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