Cravatted

/krəˈvætɪd/ adjective

Definition

Wearing or adorned with a cravat or cravats around the neck.

Etymology

Past participle of the verb 'cravat,' formed by adding '-ed' to indicate a state of being dressed with a cravat. The verb form developed from the noun in the 17th century as the cravat became a standard piece of fashion.

Kelly Says

In old portraits and literature, a 'cravatted gentleman' was immediately recognizable as upper-class or wealthy—the style and fabric of your cravat was basically your résumé back then!

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