lorgnon

American  

[lawr-nyawn] / lɔrˈnyɔ̃ /

noun

plural

lorgnons

1. an eyeglass or a pair of eyeglasses.

2. opera glasses.

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lorgnon British  

/ lɔrɲɔ̃ /

noun

1. a monocle or pair of spectacles

2. another word for lorgnette

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Etymology

Origin of lorgnon

1840–50; < French, equivalent to lorgn ( er ) ( see lorgnette) + -on noun suffix

Example Sentences

I found the lorgnon in the street and carried it back to the Belvedere.

From Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) by Champney, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams)

The Countess meanwhile, with lorgnon at her eyes, indifferently gazes at her surroundings.

From Felix Lanzberg's Expiation by Schubin, Ossip

Then raises to her eyes of blue Her lorgnon, as she looks at you.

From Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) by Champney, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams)

"I thought you looked pale," said Mrs. Ames, viewing him through the inevitable lorgnon.

From The Silver Butterfly by Christy, Howard Chandler

Mrs. Ames clasped her stiff hands together and dropped the lorgnon on the floor.

From The Silver Butterfly by Christy, Howard Chandler