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dog collar

noun

a collar used to restrain or identify a dog.
Informal. a close-fitting necklace, as a wide band covered with or composed of precious or semiprecious stones; choker.
Slang. a collar of the type worn by some clergymen, priests, etc., having the opening at the back; clerical collar.

dog collar

noun

a collar for a dog
an informal name for a clerical collar
informal.
a tight-fitting necklace

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dog collar¹

First recorded in 1515–25

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No crucifix, not even a simple dog collar.

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In a rare treat perhaps reflecting the growth of the contest’s popularity, both dogs were in Cannes to pick up their medals — in this case, dog collars.

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“However, whatever label the commander and his defense team want to put on it, they can’t track my client with an electronic dog collar.”

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The company’s smart dog collar monitors your pet’s activity and sleep, sending the data to your phone.

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One post showing Brinton standing over a man donning a dog collar and leash quickly went viral, as did pictures of Brinton wearing pink stilettos and sporting a red mohawk haircut.

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dog clutch dog curtain

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