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Old 04-10-2007, 05:35 PM
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Old 04-10-2007, 05:35 PM
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It originated in the 1630's and had a military origin. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NecktieThey became popular as dress wear back then as they were more comfortable than the starched linen ruffs that were worn at the time.































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Old 04-11-2007, 02:07 PM
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Cecil Adams also answered a necktie origin question on his Strait Dope column, which you can find on his online website:































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