Where does “lorgnette” come from?
lorgnette (English) comes from French lorgnette, from French lorgner — to ogle; to leer; to covet.
lorgnette (English): An opera glass with a handle; Elaborate double...
Definitions
- An opera glass with a handle; Elaborate double...
Ancestry of “lorgnette”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | lorgnette | lorgnette |
| 2 | French | lorgner | to ogle; to leer; to covet |