carcanet
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of carcanet
1520–30; carcan choker < Middle French, equivalent to carc- throat (< Germanic ) + -an ring (< Latin ānus ) + -et
Example Sentences
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I had a carcanet that I was determined to give a girl, in exchange.
From Voices from the Past by Bartlett, Paul Alexander
"By Jove!" said the Marquis, "this carcanet here Has been worn scores of times by my dowager-aunt!"
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, November 5, 1887 by Various
Her ruff was of point lace, and round her throat she wore a carcanet of pearls, while other precious stones glistened in her dusky tresses.
From The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
The wife brought the jewels to the Hoop Tavern, and from there they were taken to Mr. Tryon's, where they were examined, and none were found missing except a carcanet jewel.
From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Stephen, Harry Lushington, Sir
Mid carcanet and coronet, Where joy-lamps shine and flowers are set— Where England's chivalry are met, Behold me, Nora!
From Ballads by Thackeray, William Makepeace
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