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Neckline
Domain:  Fashion measurement
Subdomain (1st level):  Garment measurements
Subdomain (2nd level):  Points on the garment
Grammatical category:  Noun
Grammar notes:  Singular
Definition:  1. [Neckline or neck] Outline or contour of bodice around the neck. 2. A variety of necklines were not worn until the 20th c. Previous to that time, most clothing in one period had a similar style of necklines. Since the 19th c. evening dresses have usually had low necklines
Definition source:  1. Brooks 99, 2. Mankey 88
Context:  Most necklines and collars require a back neck facing
Context source:  Mortimer 96
Attestation:  10
It:  Scollo
Degree of reliability:  10