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pince-nez

  [pans-ney, pins-; Fr. pans-ney]
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–noun, plural pince-nez  [pans-neyz, pins-; Fr. pans-ney] .
a pair of glasses held on the face by a spring that grips the nose.
Origin:
1875–80; < F: lit., (it) pinches (the) nose
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Your Pince Nez Glasses
True antique styling. Nose-pinch. Superior lens quality readers.
www.DebSpecs.com
Quality Pince Nez Glasses
Large Variety of Fun & Attractive Pince Nez. Free USA Shipping!
www.MelissaEyewear.com
Word Origin & History

pince-nez 
folding eyeglasses, 1876, from Fr., lit. "pinch-nose," from pincer "to pinch" + nez "nose."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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