Cra-văt', n.

n. [Fr. cravate, It. cravatta, Sp. corbata, Pg. caravata, from Fr. Cravate, Sp. Corvato, a Croat, an inhabitant of Croatia, one of a body of Austrian troops, from whom, in 1636, this article of dress was adopted in France.] A neckcloth; a piece of fine muslin, silk, or other cloth, worn by men about the neck.