lorgnon

Example Sentences

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Introductions to the Dorrances followed, and then Miss Van Arsdale raised her lorgnon, and treated Dorothy to a prolonged inspection.

From The Dorrance Domain by Wells, Carolyn

"Who is this elegant gentleman?" asked the Baroness, raising her lorgnon, still wholly absorbed in contemplating the interesting foulard back.

From Felix Lanzberg's Expiation by Schubin, Ossip

Joanna put up her lorgnon and looked at her daughter.

From The War-Workers by Delafield, E.M.

Happening to encounter Mrs. Carmichael in the shops one day, that lady invited her to drive home in her carriage, where she proceeded to catechise her with tongue and lorgnon.

From Why Joan? by Kelly, Eleanor Mercein

Madame la Duchesse deigned to ask as she pointed with her lorgnon to the door.

From The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness