lorgnon

Example Sentences

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This lorgnon trained itself on Archibald at close range.

From Why Joan? by Kelly, Eleanor Mercein

The Countess meanwhile, with lorgnon at her eyes, indifferently gazes at her surroundings.

From Felix Lanzberg's Expiation by Schubin, Ossip

She surveyed Hayden through her lorgnon with both surprise and disapproval, and then acknowledging his bow with a curt nod, turned to Ydo.

From The Silver Butterfly by Christy, Howard Chandler

Happening to encounter Mrs. Carmichael in the shops one day, that lady invited her to drive home in her carriage, where she proceeded to catechise her with tongue and lorgnon.

From Why Joan? by Kelly, Eleanor Mercein

For an instant they wavered, for Caterina had sprung upon the float and was gazing at them through her lorgnon.

From Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) by Champney, Elizabeth W. (Elizabeth Williams)