falling band
noun
a large, flat collar, usually trimmed with lace, worn by men in the 17th century.
Also called
fall.
Origin of falling band
First recorded in 1590–1600
Words nearby falling band
fallen timbers,
faller,
fallfish,
fallible,
falling action,
falling band,
falling diphthong,
falling door,
falling down drunk,
falling of womb,
falling rhythm
British Dictionary definitions for falling band
falling band
noun
a man's large flat collar, often lace-trimmed, worn during the 17th century