collars of esses

A form of collar of esses — An ornamental chain made up of interlinked or juxtaposed S's, originally worn by nobles of the House of Lancaster, and later associated by some writers with the Order of the Garter.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of collar of esses
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