pince-nez
pince-nez
Definition
pince·-nez (pans′nā′, pins′nā′; Fr pans nā′)
noun
pl. pince′·-nez′-nāz′; Fr, -nā′ eyeglasses without temples, kept in place by a spring gripping the bridge of the nose
Etymology: Fr < pincer, to pinch + nez, nose
pince-nez
Synonyms
pince-nez
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- wear: He wore pince-nez, which made him look like a stern teacher, tho he was not.
Adjective modifier
- golden: He unfolded it and disclosed a golden pince-nez, with two broken ends of black silk cord dangling from the end of it.
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