Here's a breakdown of its linguistic origins:
* Old French: "jabot" - originally meant "throat" or "gullet."
* 16th Century French: "jabot" started being used to describe a neckpiece worn by men, often made of lace or linen.
* English: The word "jabot" was adopted into English from French in the 17th century.
Interestingly, the word "jabot" was originally associated with birds, specifically the dewlap of a turkey or other bird. This connection is evident in the fact that the word "jabot" is also used to refer to the fleshy wattle hanging under the chin of some birds.
Over time, the word "jabot" transitioned from referring to bird anatomy to describing a decorative garment worn by humans.