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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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 Sir Harry Lushington Stephen
But to Him, His pauper’s mat of straw was an eternal throne of glory, and His heavy chains a sovereign’s carcanet.
From Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá by `Abdu'l-Bahá
Nowadays they have restored the carcanet and kept the rivière as well, both terms being in common use.
From Stories about Famous Precious Stones by Mrs Goddard Orpen
I might as well leave a thief to take care of my gold carcanet as leave thee alone with Belasez.
From Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century by Emily Sarah Holt
Mid carcanet and coronet, Where joy-lamps shine and flowers are set— Where England's chivalry are met, Behold me, Nora!
From Ballads by William Makepeace Thackeray
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