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Definition of Polo-neck
1. Noun. A sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar.
Generic synonyms: Jersey, T-shirt, Tee Shirt, Jumper, Sweater
Terms within: Polo-neck Collar, Turtleneck Collar
Definition of Polo-neck
1. Noun. (British) A high collar covering the neck; a turtleneck. ¹
2. Noun. (British) A light type of shirt with such a collar. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Polo-neck
Literary usage of Polo-neck
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. History of Shipbuilding on North River, Plymouth County, Massachusetts: With by Lloyd Vernon Briggs (1889)
"Hoop-polo neck was near Great neck, north of the Harbor toward the (J lades.
The first drowning accident recorded as happening at the Harbor was in 167G ..."
2. 54 by Wu Ming (2005)
"Grant is wearing a blue polo-neck and a pair of swimming trunks the same colour.
He has sunglasses on, and is holding something in his hand. Perhaps a book. ..."
3. Swimming and Watermanship by Louis de B. Handley (1918)
"POLO neck, hand under chin. This lock secured he seeks a leg scissor hold around
the body and has the prisoner at his mercy, for he can keep head above ..."
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