scarfpin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scarfpin
Example Sentences
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Jewelry—Gold links and studs, scarfpin and 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 Vanness Copeland
But the thing that grated particularly upon Cleggett was the character of the man's scarfpin.
From The Cruise of the Jasper B. by Don Marquis
Jeff slowly surveyed Billy’s natty attire, with a lingering and insulting interest for such evidences of prosperity as silken hosiery and a rather fervid scarfpin.
From Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally Published under the title of Bransford in Arcadia, or, The Little Eohippus by Eugene Manlove Rhodes
This threat almost caused Nat to collapse, and he felt even worse when Dave added that the scarfpin and the watch and chain were worth about one hundred dollars.
From Dave Porter at Star Ranch Or, The Cowboy's Secret by Edward Stratemeyer
Mr. MacFurdle, on receiving my memo, adjusts his scarfpin and calls his secretary.
From Of All Things by Robert C. Benchley
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