Definition of lorgnette Lorgnette

/lɔɹnjɛˈt/ - [lornyet] - lor•gnette

We found 7 definitions of lorgnette from 5 different sources.

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What does lorgnette mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: lorgnettes

lorgnette - eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lorgnette (Noun)
    An opera glass with a handle.
  • lorgnette (Noun)
    Elaborate double eyeglasses.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lorgnette (n.)
    An opera glass
  • lorgnette (n.)
    elaborate double eyeglasses.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • lorgnette
    lōr-nyet′, n. an opera-glass.—n. Lor′gnon, an eye-glass with a handle. [Fr.]

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