Originally: a decorative pin, a brooch, a clasp. Later more generally: a pin.
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| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > types of ornamentation > jewellery > brooch or pin > [noun] (34) preenOE Originally: a decorative pin, a brooch, a clasp. Later more generally: a pin. brooch?c1225 An ornamental fastening, consisting of a safety pin, with the clasping part fashioned into a ring, boss, shield, or other device of precious… pina1275 A small, thin, rigid piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a flattened or rounded head at the other, used to hold objects in place or… lacec1384 A brooch. Obsolete. ouchec1384 A clasp, buckle, fibula, or brooch, esp. one set with precious stones, for holding together the two sides of a garment; (hence) a clasped… troche1434 An ornamental button consisting of or set with three or more jewels in a bunch. fermilletc1475 An ornamental clasp, buckle, or setting. bague1477 A ring, a brooch. fermail1480 A buckle or clasp; a setting. fibula1673 Historical. A clasp, buckle, or brooch. stickpin1890 a straight pin with an ornamental head, worn to keep a tie in place or as a brooch. Subcategories:— of specific shape or form (10) — worn on specific article of clothing (6) — other brooches (7) |
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