ˌpænsˈneɪ
plural pince-nez
ˌpænsˈneɪz
: a pair of old-fashioned eyeglasses that do not have pieces that fit over the ears and that are worn by being clipped onto the nose
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“Pince-nez.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pince-nez. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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