sautoir

English

Etymology

1935-40; < French; see saltire

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /soʊˈtwɑɹ/, /sɔˈtwɑɹ/

Noun

sautoir (plural sautoirs)

1. A ribbon, chain, scarf, or the like, tied around the neck in such a manner that the ends cross over each other.
2. A chain to which a pendant is attached, worn around the neck.

Related terms

• sauté pan
• sautoire

Anagrams

• airs out

French

Etymology

From sauter ‎ -oir.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /so.twaʁ/

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Noun

sautoir m (plural sautoirs)

1. chain (long necklace of pearls)
2. (heraldry) saltire

Further reading

• “sautoir”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.