stick pin
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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His accessories included a diamond stick pin, a diamond ring, a gold watch decorated with diamonds and a sizeable amount of walking-around cash.
From Washington Times • Apr. 1, 2017
The day was all about approaching the big, old, lumbering establishment of luxury fashion with a bit of irreverence, with a chin out, a growl or a stick pin.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2015
In his tie, he usually wears a pearl stick pin.
From Time Magazine Archive
The boys also united in the gift of a stick pin to Mrs. Stanhope and another to Mrs. Laning, and sent Mr. Laning a necktie.
From The Rover Boys on the Farm or Last Days at Putnam Hall by Stratemeyer, Edward
If it had been a stick pin now, or a purse——” “Yes, yes, go on,” Billie interrupted.
From Billie Bradley on Lighthouse Island The Mystery of the Wreck by Wheeler, Janet D.
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