Synonyms of lorgnettenext
: a pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses with a handle

Word History

Etymology

French, from lorgner to take a sidelong look at, from Middle French, from lorgne squinting

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lorgnette was in 1803

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“Lorgnette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lorgnette. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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