fall-down-collar

Updated: May 1, 2025

He appeared in a sort of undress frock-coat, fall-down-collar, anchor buttons, no epaulettes, and a lancer's cap, with a broad gold band. This was not correct, but as he was a lord he claimed privilege; and on this rock of privilege we found afterwards that he always perched himself on every occasion. We were all presented to him, and to each he condescended to give a nod.

Frederick Marryat - Frank Mildmay : Or, the Naval Officer