bef
Dutch (Brabantic)
/bɛf/
noun
Definitions
- (archaic) collar
- an ornamental pair of bands worn hanging over the chest, notably as part of formal dress by magistrates, professors and certain Catholic and Protestant clergy
- by analogy, any of certain other similar objects
- a patch on the throat or chest of a different color on cats or dogs
- (slang) the vulva
Etymology
Inherited from Middle Dutch beffe (collar, cap) derived from Old French biffe (striped fabric).
Origin
Old French
biffe
Gloss
striped fabric