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piccadilly
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piccadilly, n. [OF. piccagilles the several divisions of pieces fastened together about the brim of the collar of a doublet, a dim. fr. Sp. picado, p. p. of picar to prick. See Pike.].
A high, stiff collar for the neck; also, a hem or band about the skirt of a garment, -- worn by men in the 17th century. [1913 Webster]
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