pince-nez in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for pince-nez in the English»Italian Dictionary (Go to Italian»English)

Translations for pince-nez in the Italian»English Dictionary (Go to English»Italian)

pince-nez <pl pince-nez> [pɛnsˈne] N m

stringinaso <pl stringinaso> [strindʒiˈnaso] N m

occhialetto [okkjaˈletto] N m

occhiali [okˈkjali] N mpl

specs inf
pince-nez

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He had long since given up the cigar and pince-nez.
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He wore glasses, or pince-nez, all his life and so was barred from active service.
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John had taken to wearing a pince-nez -- or a series of them for they were often lost or broken.
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A colorful character by all accounts, he was described as a slight man who was known for his handlebar mustache, pince-nez glasses, iron bowler derby, and elegant suits.
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A somewhat portly man in a white shirt with an old-fashioned pince-nez on his face, he carries himself with bemused irony.
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He had a cheeseburger for a head, and sported a top hat, a diplomat's sash, and a pair of pince-nez spectacles.
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It's topped off with an old vintage cap and other items found at thrift shops over the years, along with the composer's pince-nez glasses.
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The man replaces his hat, takes off his pince-nez and looks after the fleeing figure.
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Extremely nearsighted, she wore a pince-nez.
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When adding the final touches, the sculptor took a pince-nez out of his pocket and placed it on his nose.
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