Where does “lorgnet” come from?
lorgnet (Dutch) comes from French lorgnette, from French lorgner — to ogle; to leer; to covet.
lorgnet (Dutch): pince-nez, often with a handle; monocle, often...
Definitions
- pince-nez, often with a handle; monocle, often...
Ancestry of “lorgnet”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | lorgnette | lorgnette |
| 2 | French | lorgner | to ogle; to leer; to covet |