stick pin
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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His accessories included a diamond stick pin, a diamond ring, a gold watch decorated with diamonds and a sizeable amount of walking-around cash.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 1, 2017
The day was all about approaching the big, old, lumbering establishment of luxury fashion with a bit of irreverence, with a chin out, a growl or a stick pin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2015
In his tie, he usually wears a pearl stick pin.
From Time Magazine Archive
Arthur displayed a ring set with a splendid white pearl, while Uncle John's box contained a stick pin set with a huge black pearl of remarkable luster.
From Aunt Jane's Nieces out West by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)
Solder a pin to the back of the head when it is to be used for a stick pin.
From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.
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