[geeks] The Dog's Breakfast: Microsoft Windows Vista

[Charles Shannon Hendrix]

Kevin wrote:
> Interesting...
> 
> I've heard, though cannot verify, that the original purpose for the
> cravat/tie was to protect the shirt from stains.

I heard it was used to wipe hands and sword blades clean after a right.  Also
the cloths worn around the waste.

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shannon
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