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Definition of Breastpin
1. Noun. A decorative pin worn by women.
Generic synonyms: Pin
Specialized synonyms: Sunburst
Derivative terms: Brooch
Definition of Breastpin
1. n. A pin worn on the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; a brooch.
Definition of Breastpin
1. Noun. An ornamental pin attached to clothing in a person's upper chest area. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Breastpin
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Breastpin
Literary usage of Breastpin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. All the Western States and Territories, from the Alleghanies to the Pacific by John Warner Barber, Henry Howe (1867)
"Sylvester, however, suspected him to be an officer from the diamond breastpin on
the fine linen shirt which he wore under his rustic dress. ..."
2. Roughing it by Mark Twain (1913)
"And Mr. Johnson said that while he and Mr. Young were pleasantly conversing in
private, one of the Mrs. Youngs came in and demanded a breastpin, ..."
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