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- [lawrn-yet]
- /lɔrnˈyɛt/
- /lɔːˈnjet/
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- [lawrn-yet]
- /lɔrnˈyɛt/
Definitions of lorgnette word
- noun lorgnette a pair of eyeglasses mounted on a handle. 1
- noun lorgnette a pair of opera glasses mounted on a handle. 1
- noun lorgnette A pair of glasses or opera glasses held in front of a person’s eyes by a long handle at one side. 1
- noun lorgnette a pair of spectacles or opera glasses mounted on a handle 0
- noun lorgnette eyeglasses attached to a handle 0
- noun lorgnette opera glasses similarly mounted 0
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Origin of lorgnette
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < French, derivative of lorgner to eye furtively; see -ette
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Parts of speech for Lorgnette
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lorgnette popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lorgnette usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lorgnette
noun lorgnette
- spectacles — anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight.
- sunglasses — burning glass.
- specs — Usually, specs. specification (def 2).
- monocle — an eyeglass for one eye.
- contacts — the act or state of touching; a touching or meeting, as of two things or people.
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