pince-nez

pince–nez

noun \paⁿs-ˈnā, pan(t)s-\

plural pince–nez\-ˈnā(z)\

Definition of PINCE-NEZ

: eyeglasses clipped to the nose by a spring

Illustration of PINCE-NEZ

Origin of PINCE-NEZ

French, from pincer to pinch + nez nose, from Latin nasus — more at nose

First Known Use: 1876