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scarfpin

[ skahrf-pin ]

/ ˈskɑrfˌpɪn /

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noun

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Origin of scarfpin

First recorded in 1855–60; scarf¹ + pin

Words nearby scarfpin

scareware, scarf, scar-faced, Scarfe, scarf joint, scarfpin, scarfskin, Scargill, scarification, scarificator, scarify

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Example sentences from the Web for scarfpin

She donated this scarfpin, and this morning Jill Briggs came in and presented the trophy.
The Gorgeous Girl|Nalbro Bartley
She drew forth the hatpin which is so much deadlier than the scarfpin of the species.
The Shriek|Charles Somerville
You are positive that you had the scarfpin when you came home, Ditmore?
The Mystery at Putnam Hall|Arthur M. Winfield
Now then, Dolly Varden, you keep your thieving tongs away from my scarfpin, old lady!
Cleek of Scotland Yard|Thomas W. Hanshew

Jewelry—Gold links, and studs, gold watch guard, and scarfpin.
The Copeland Method|Vanness Copeland

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