pince-nez

Definition

Templeless eyeglasses that clip to the bridge of the nose.

Etymology

Borrowed from French pince-nez (literally “pinch-nose”).

Example Sentences

• "Lord Belpher, leaning against the wall and trying to decide whether his right or left foot hurt him the more excruciatingly, became aware that a curate was standing before him, regarding him through a pair of gold-rimmed pince-nez with a disapproving and hostile expression."
• "Shabet took a pince-nez from his breast pocket and settled it on the bridge of his nose."