scarfpin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scarfpin
Example Sentences
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Once the treasure was secure in her possession she told herself it had been so easy that she was a fool not to have tried it before––she even complimented Gay on his scarfpin.
From The Gorgeous Girl by Bartley, Nalbro
"A watch, a scarfpin, and a five-dollar gold piece."
From The Mystery at Putnam Hall The School Chums' Strange Discovery by Stratemeyer, Edward
Then, of a sudden, he added: "Do you suspect anybody of taking the scarfpin?"
From The Mystery at Putnam Hall The School Chums' Strange Discovery by Stratemeyer, Edward
Jewelry—Gold links and studs, scarfpin, with watch guard.
From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness
Let's see, how long ago is it since I gave you that scarfpin for your twenty-seventh birthday?
From The Plunderer by Oyen, Henry
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