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scarfpin

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[skahrf-pin] / ˈskɑrfˌpɪn /

noun

  1. tiepin.


Etymology

Origin of scarfpin

First recorded in 1855–60; scarf 1 + pin

Example Sentences

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"A watch, a scarfpin, and a five-dollar gold piece."

From The Mystery at Putnam Hall The School Chums' Strange Discovery by Stratemeyer, Edward

H'only this morning I come upon this scarfpin," exhibiting a very striking instance of that article, "an' I recalled as 'ow Sir 'Ugh give it me when 'e was acourting of Lydy Elling.

From The Troll Garden and Selected Stories by Cather, Willa Sibert

I observe that his scarfpin is working its way out from his tie.

From Of All Things by Benchley, Robert C.

Not a trace of the missing scarfpin could be found.

From The Mystery at Putnam Hall The School Chums' Strange Discovery by Stratemeyer, Edward

She donated this scarfpin, and this morning Jill Briggs came in and presented the trophy.

From The Gorgeous Girl by Bartley, Nalbro

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