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Sweat rags

Scope note

Bandlike pieces of cloth worn around the neck with open-necked shirts by British army personnel to absorb perspiration, especially in hot climates.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000260157

Broader Terms used

neckcloths

Term used for

rags, sweat

Equivalent Terms used

sweat rag

Created

13yrs ago

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