riband

[ rib-uh nd ]

/ ˈrɪb ənd /

a decorative ribbon.

Origin of riband

1350–1400; Middle English: ribbon

He wore a scarlet uniform, with the riband and badge of the Garter.

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXLV. July, 1844. Vol. LVI. |Various
A snood, or bandeau of riband or worsted tape, was the only head-dress for maidens.

Discipline |Mary Brunton
She was wrapped in a plaid shawl, over which fell a snowy muslin collar, secured by a small knot of riband.

The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6 |Eugne Sue
And he undid her own riband from his arm, and put it around the neck of the supplicant.

Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland |Various

The girl had been walking towards me, swinging by its riband a garden hat, for the air was hot.

Humphrey Bold |Herbert Strang

riband

/ (ˈrɪbənd) /

a ribbon, esp one awarded for some achievement See also blue riband

a flat rail attached to posts in a palisade

C14: variant of ribbon