The Collaborative International Dictionary
Steenkirk \Steen"kirk`\ (st[=e]n"k[~e]rk`), Steinkirk \Stein"kirk`\ (st[imac]n"-), n. [So called from the battle of Steinkirk, in 1692, on which occasion the French nobles had no time to arrange their lace neckcloths.] A kind of neckcloth worn in a loose and disorderly fashion.
Steinkirk \Stein"kirk`\, n. Same as Steenkirk.
Wiktionary
n. A kind of neckcloth worn in a loose and disorderly fashion.
Wikipedia
- redirect Cravat#Steinkirk
Usage examples of "steinkirk".
Lanier were among the few incorporators, one of them, John Lanier, very likely father of the Sir John Lanier who fought as Major-General at the Battle of the Boyne, and fell gloriously at Steinkirk along with the brave Douglas.
When, ten years afterwards, we heard much of the gallantry of the young courtiers of the household of the French King, and of the sprightly courage with which they fought against us in the Lowlands at Steinkirk and elsewhere, I have always thought, from my recollection of Sir Gervas, that I knew what manner of men they were.
Here Jim becomes much excited, fancying himself for the moment a booted hero, rings, laced-coat, Steinkirk handkerchief, and all.
She bought half a dozen black silk Steinkirk cravats and asked the haberdasher to show her how to achieve some of the intricate knots.
The loose steinkirk knot at his throat was casually held in place with a small diamond pin.
Father and son,—no steinkirks and plumed hats, no shakos and swallow tails, no frogged coats and no high stocks.