ascot
UK[ˈæskət]US[ˈæskət]
n
A man's broad necktie or scarf, typically patterned, that is looped under the chin and worn folded over so that the ends lie flat.
Etymology
The word 'ascot' is an eponym, originating from the name of a famous horse-racing venue in England, Ascot Racecourse. The term entered the English lexicon in the late 19th century to describe a particular style of broad neckwear worn by gentlemen attending the Royal Ascot meeting. This process, where a proper noun becomes a common noun for an object associated with that place or person, is a common form of word creation. Thus, the modern meaning is directly tied to the sartorial fashion of that specific high-society event, with no deeper morphemic logic beyond its geographic origin.
Analysis
This is a toponym, a word derived from a place name. It does not contain separable morphemes with independent meanings in the context of English word formation.
Examples
He wore a silk ascot with his blazer for a touch of sophisticated elegance.
The vintage look was completed with a paisley-patterned ascot tucked into his shirt.
At the garden party, many of the older gentlemen favored ascots over traditional neckties.