breastpin
Example Sentences
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Fathia lost a breastpin of 36 diamonds and 25 sapphires.
From Time Magazine Archive
Like a breastpin torn from a satin gown, the great control cabin was ripped from the body of the ship.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Peyton pearls must be taken from the strong box—a necklace, earrings, breastpin and tiara.
From The Comings of Cousin Ann by Sampson, Emma Speed
Her hair was now all the time made to look almost smooth, the gray and white print with a red rose for a breastpin was well brightened up.
From Maid Sally by Cheever, Harriet A.
We were married on Thanksgiving day, and I wore a pink delaine, purple neck-ribbon, and this very breastpin that sister Abby gave me,—it cost four dollars, and came 'way from Boston.
From Solomon by Woolson, Constance Fenimore
