LORGNETTE

lorgnette

(noun) eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lorgnette (plural lorgnettes)

An opera glass with a handle.

Synonym: lorgnon (archaic)

Elaborate double eyeglasses.

Source: Wiktionary


Lor`gnette" n. Etym: [F.]

Definition: An opera glass; pl.

Definition: elaborate double eyeglasses.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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