kissing string

noun

One of the strings of a cap or bonnet, made long to tie under the chin.

Meanings

nounkissing string (plural kissing strings)

plural kissing strings

  1. historicalplural normallyOne of the strings of a cap or bonnet, made long to tie under the chin.
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