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nose-nipper

noun

Definitions

  1. A facial attachment that is fitted with a clasp pinching the nose.

    • But TLC sold me this attractive little nose-nipper and it just fits right over my nose.

  2. pince-nez

    • He saw the old man lift his head from some writing so sharp that his nose-nippers fell off...

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