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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We asked him what a carcanet was, but he wouldn't say.
From The Story of the Treasure Seekers by Nesbit, E. (Edith)
With gifts they shall be sent, Gifts to the bride to spare their banishment, Fine robings and a carcanet of gold.
From Medea of Euripedes by Euripedes
Turner afterwards restored the carcanet, the only jewel which he had not restored before.
From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Stephen, Harry Lushington, Sir
Rowena opened the small silver-chased casket, and perceived a carcanet, or neck lace, with ear-jewels, of diamonds, which were obviously of immense value.
From Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter, Sir
A thousand reflections danced and flickered about the little room as it revolved in the sunlight, glowing and glittering like the sparkles from a carcanet of jewels.
From The Pagans by Bates, Arlo
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