"dicky bow" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dicky bows [plural]
Etymology: From dickey (“false”) + bow. Etymology templates: {{m|en|dickey||false}} dickey (“false”), {{m|en|bow}} bow Head templates: {{en-noun}} dicky bow (plural dicky bows)
  1. (British, informal) A ready tied or elasticated bowtie. Tags: British, informal Synonyms: dickie bow
    Sense id: en-dicky_bow-en-noun-5gDvbA9P Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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