| 单词 | tops and drops | 
| 释义 | > as lemmastops and drops  21.  Usually in plural. An earring having an upper part which fits close to the earlobe and a pendant beneath; frequently (and in earliest use) in  †tops and drops. Sometimes also: such an earring consisting only of the upper part. 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 1703    London Gaz. No. 3942/4  				Stolen.., a pair of Diamond Ear-Rings, with 4 large Faucet Diamonds, (tops and drops). 1761    G. Colman in  St. James's Chron. 27 June 1/2  				To humour my Wife, little Tubal was ordered to furnish her with a Pair of Diamond Tops. 1825    T. Hook Sayings & Doings 2nd Ser. I. 79  				In her ears hung pendent diamonds, top and drop. 1869    Ladies' Gaz. Fashion Sept. 67/1  				Round tops and drops of amethyst, crystal, and amber, are also fashionable. 2020    DNA 		(Nexis)	 26 Sept.  				For a more formal look, just putting on a jacket or a shrug over a shirt should seal the deal with a pair of studs or simple pearl tops and a sleek nicely done hair-bun. < as lemmas  | 
	
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