scarfpin

Example Sentences

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But the thing that grated particularly upon Cleggett was the character of the man's scarfpin.

From The Cruise of the Jasper B. by Marquis, Don

London-made clothes, Bond-street neckwear, scarfpin from Rome, general air of confidence and calm.

From Mrs. Red Pepper by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)

"First my watch and chain and now your scarfpin!"

From The Mystery at Putnam Hall The School Chums' Strange Discovery by Stratemeyer, Edward

My sister was in ecstasies over his scarfpin, his studs, and the red silk handkerchief which he wore, I suppose from foppishness, sticking out of the breast pocket of his jacket.

From The Chorus Girl and Other Stories by Garnett, Constance

Once the treasure was secure in her possession she told herself it had been so easy that she was a fool not to have tried it before––she even complimented Gay on his scarfpin.

From The Gorgeous Girl by Bartley, Nalbro