sautoir

English

Etymology

1935-40; < French; see saltire

Pronunciation

(US) IPA^(key): /soʊˈtwɑɹ/, /sɔˈtwɑɹ/

Noun

sautoir (plural sautoirs)

A ribbon, chain, scarf, or the like, tied around the neck in such a manner that the ends cross over each other.
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/

Noun

sautoir m (plural sautoirs)

chain (long necklace of pearls)
(heraldry) saltire

Further reading

“sautoir” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

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