CARCANET

Car″ca‐net (kär″kȧ‐nĕt), n. [[Dim. fr. F. carcan the iron collar or chain of a criminal, a chain of precious stones, LL. carcannum, fr. Armor. kerchen bosom, neck, kelchen collar, fr. kelch circle; or Icel. kverk troat, OHG. querca throat.]] A jeweled chain, necklace, or collar. [Also written carkanet and carcant.] Shak.