Definitions:

1. A stiff support (as of wire) for a cuff or standing collar of the early 17th century. NOUN
2. A wide lace-edged collar on the early 17th century worn turned down to lie across the shoulders or stiffened to stand. NOUN
   • Queen Elizabeth I is often depicted in portraits wearing a lace or gauze rabato that rises up at the back of her neck in the shape of wings.

Synonyms:

• rebato