English · Slang Historical

steenkirk

Preserved but no longer current.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A muslin neckcloth carelessly put on, from the manner in which the French officers wore their cravats when they returned from the battle of Steenkirk.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khăn choàng cổ bằng vải mỏng được đeo một cách cẩu thả

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Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)

Where it’s used: Origin British & Irish English

Sources & notes

Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.

Topics: Historical slang (1800s)

Common questions

What does “steenkirk” mean?

A muslin neckcloth carelessly put on, from the manner in which the French officers wore their cravats when they returned from the battle of Steenkirk.

Is “steenkirk” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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