lorgnon

Example Sentences

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Introductions to the Dorrances followed, and then Miss Van Arsdale raised her lorgnon, and treated Dorothy to a prolonged inspection.

From The Dorrance Domain by Wells, Carolyn

"Well, you're a pretty girl," said Madame Beattie, dropping her lorgnon.

From The Prisoner by Brown, Alice

Then raises to her eyes of blue Her lorgnon, as she looks at you.

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

The lady put up her lorgnon and bowed amiably to Miss Landgrave, who was talking eagerly to her uncle....

From Melomaniacs by Huneker, James

Joanna put up her lorgnon and looked at her daughter.

From The War-Workers by Delafield, E.M.