Lorgnette

[lɔː'njet] or [lɔr'njɛt]

Definition

(noun.) eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle.

Editor: Milton--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) An opera glass

(n.) elaborate double eyeglasses.

Checker: Patrice

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [Fr.] Opera-glass.

Edited by Georgina

Definition

n. an opera-glass.—n. Lor′gnon an eye-glass with a handle.

Checked by Francis