pince-nez /ˌpæns ˈneɪ, ˌpɪns-/ BrE AmE noun [plural]
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: 'pinch-nose' ]
glasses worn in the past that were held in position on the nose by a spring, instead of by pieces fitting round the ears
pince-nez /ˌpæns ˈneɪ, ˌpɪns-/ BrE AmE noun [plural]
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: 'pinch-nose' ]
glasses worn in the past that were held in position on the nose by a spring, instead of by pieces fitting round the ears
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. Longman - Словарь современного английского языка. 2012