English Explanatory Dictionary

pince-nez

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Templeless eyeglasses that clip to the bridge of the nose.

Pronunciation

/pænsˈneɪ/ /pæ̃sˈneɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pince-nez.wav

Word forms

pince-nez

Etymology

Borrowed from French pince-nez (literally “pinch-nose”).

Synonyms

nose glasses Oxford glasses

Derived words

pince-nezed
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