单词 | pierced earring |
释义 | > as lemmaspierced earring pierced earring n. originally and chiefly U.S. an earring designed for a pierced ear. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > types of ornamentation > jewellery > jewellery worn on the ear > [noun] earringOE earlet1610 ear-bob1648 top1703 rose drop1707 ear-drop1720 snap1748 ear hoop1779 ear stud1817 ear-plug1820 girandole1825 stud1831 stud earring1873 ear-piercing1896 sleeper1896 pierced earring1914 earclip1940 keeper1960 1914 Chicago Sunday Tribune 3 May vi. 1/4 The continued use of pierced earrings stretches the ears and enlarges them in a most distressing manner. 1965 Time 15 Oct. 70/3 Pierced earrings are by far the most attractive ones available. 2003 Patriot Ledger (Quincy, Mass.) (Nexis) 14 Feb. 1 She gamely dressed up anyway, took out her pierced earrings and reflected with pride on their years together. < as lemmas |
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