Associations to the word «Cummerbund»

Wiktionary

CUMMERBUND, noun. A broad sash, especially one that is pleated lengthwise and worn as an article of formal dress, as with a tuxedo or dinner jacket.

Dictionary definition

CUMMERBUND, noun. A broad pleated sash worn as formal dress with a tuxedo.

Wise words

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Mark Twain