"collar of esses" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: collars of esses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|collars of esses}} collar of esses (plural collars of esses)
  1. An ornamental chain made up of interlinked or juxtaposed S's, originally worn by nobles of the House of Lancaster, and later associated by some writers with the Order of the Garter. Synonyms: collar of Ss

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