scarfpin

Example Sentences

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Say, fellows, have any of you seen my scarfpin?

From Bert Wilson at the Wheel by Duffield, J. W.

This threat almost caused Nat to collapse, and he felt even worse when Dave added that the scarfpin and the watch and chain were worth about one hundred dollars.

From Dave Porter at Star Ranch Or, The Cowboy's Secret by Stratemeyer, Edward

Dick’s gold watch had been a graduation present and Bob’s scarfpin had held a handsome stone, so that the money loss was considerable.

From Bert Wilson at the Wheel by Duffield, J. W.

H'only this morning I come upon this scarfpin," exhibiting a very striking instance of that article, "an' I recalled as 'ow Sir 'Ugh give it me when 'e was acourting of Lydy Elling.

From The Troll Garden and Selected Stories by Cather, Willa Sibert

Mr. MacFurdle, on receiving my memo, adjusts his scarfpin and calls his secretary.

From Of All Things by Benchley, Robert C.