COLLAR

neckwear, in modern times usually of linen, but formerly of lawn and lace, succeeding the Elizabeth an ruff; also applied to a livery or decorative badge, as the ‘C. of the Garter’ and other orders of knighthood. In the Middle Ages a squire was cr. by investture with ac, and spurs. Great lords and their followers were known by their rich collars, (e.g.) at the time of the ‘Wars of the roses. ancient town, Latium, Italy. term signifying joint ownership and administration of capital by a community.