Breastpin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Breastpin is a noun meaning An ornamental pin attached to clothing in a person's upper chest area; a brooch.
Meaning
An ornamental pin attached to clothing in a person's upper chest area; a brooch.
Example Sentences
A sprig of white flowers was in her light wavy hair, and another fastened by her breastpin drooped over her bosom.
Mark on that nose the colour left by too copious port and viands; to which the profuse cravat with exorbitant breastpin, and the fixed, forward, and as it were menacing glance of the eyes correspond.
Word Forms
- breastpins
Synonyms for breastpin
Depending on context, synonyms include broach, brooch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brooch, broach, breastknot, broche, pinback, pectoral.
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