binoclen.
/ˈbɪnək(ə)l/ A field-glass or opera-glass having tubes for both eyes.
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1696 E. Phillips New World of Words (new ed.) Binocle (Fr.), a double Prospective glass..to see at a distance with both eyes at the same time.
1721 in N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict.
1871 Echo 18 Jan. My friend took his umbrella and I my binocle.
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