carcanet
Example Sentences
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We asked him what a carcanet was, but he wouldn't say.
From The Story of the Treasure Seekers by Nesbit, E. (Edith)
Paragon of jewels enchased in a carcanet of dazzling brilliants!
From All Around the Moon by Roth, Edward
Mid carcanet and coronet, Where joy-lamps shine and flowers are set— Where England's chivalry are met, Behold me, Nora!
From Ballads by Thackeray, William Makepeace
She said all that was in the paper, except one carcanet of diamonds and jewels, valued at £200 that is fallen behind the chest or aside.
From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Stephen, Harry Lushington, Sir
Who scarfed her with the morning? and who set Upon her brow the day-fall's carcanet?
From New Poems by Thompson, Francis
