sautoir

1935-40; < French; see saltire

• (US) IPA^(key): /soʊˈtwɑɹ/, /sɔˈtwɑɹ/

sautoir (plural sautoirs)

1. A ribbon, chain, scarf, or the like, tied around the neck in such a manner that the ends cross over each other.
2. A chain to which a pendant is attached, worn around the neck.

• sauté pan
• sautoire

• airs out

From sauter +‎ -oir.

• IPA^(key): /so.twaʁ/

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sautoir m (plural sautoirs)

1. chain (long necklace of pearls)
2. (heraldry) saltire

• “sautoir”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.