| Word | pince-nez |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A pair of eyeglasses with a nose clip instead of earpieces. (French, "that which pinches the nose") |
| Sentence | This time Lord Emsworth did lose his pince-nez, and lose them thoroughly. They flew at the end of their string like leaves in a storm. He stared incredulously. |
| Source | Uncle Fred in the Springtime, The Best of Wodehouse, p. 534 |
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