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lorgnette

noun
lor·​gnette | \ lȯrn-ˈyet How to pronounce lorgnette (audio) \

Definition of lorgnette

: a pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses with a handle

First Known Use of lorgnette

1803, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for lorgnette

French, from lorgner to take a sidelong look at, from Middle French, from lorgne squinting

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