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Definition of earringed

: wearing earrings

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First Known Use of earringed

1758, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for earringed

earring entry 1 + -ed

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“Earringed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earringed. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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