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scarfpin

[ skahrf-pin ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

First recorded in 1855–60; scarf ¹ + pin

He was dressed in cheap, conspicuously patterned clothes, and his gay necktie bore a large scarfpin.

As for Jimmy Dunn, with his purple necktie and a large scarfpin that resembled a diamond, he was fairly resplendent.

She donated this scarfpin, and this morning Jill Briggs came in and presented the trophy.

She drew forth the hatpin which is so much deadlier than the scarfpin of the species.

I observe that his scarfpin is working its way out from his tie.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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