Lorgnette

/lɔːrˈnjet/

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Lorgnettes are often seen in historical or period dramas, which can give learners cultural context.

In the Victorian era film, the duchess inspected the guests through her lorgnette.

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Lorgnettes were considered elegant accessories, hinting at sophistication and often used by high society.

At the opera, she used a pearl-handled lorgnette to appear more sophisticated.

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The term 'lorgnette' is old-fashioned, and its usage today can imply nostalgia or a comedic effect.

He comically examined the map with a lorgnette, mimicking an old-time explorer.

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