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<p>The <b>cravat</b>  is a neckband, the forerunner of the modern tailored <a href="page.php?w=necktie">necktie</a> and <a href="page.php?w=bow_tie">bow tie</a>, originating from a style worn by members of the 17th century military unit known as <a href="page.php?w=Croats_%28military_unit%29">the Cravats</a>. The modern British "cravat" is called an "<a href="page.php?w=ascot_tie">ascot tie</a>" in <a href="page.php?w=American_English">American English</a>.</p>

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