breastpin

Meanings

• An accessory worn on the breast to hold clothing together or to decorate.

  - "The princess wore a beautiful pearl breastpin to the ball."
  - "Mother pinned her baby's clothes together with a pink plastic breastpin."

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Synonyms

broach , brooch

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with breastpin
pin , widen , tiden , biden , miden

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Breastpin (en) : An accessory worn on the breast to hold clothing together or to decorate.
   

2. Breastpin (fr) : Un accessoire porté sur le sein pour tenir ensemble les vêtements ou pour décorer.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of breastpin that leads to same result
wrist pin , wrist pins

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'breastpin' is derived from the Old French word 'estomp' which means 'to press down or flatten'. Over time, the word evolved to 'breastpin' which specifically refers to an accessory worn on the breast.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'breastpin' first appeared in English literature in the 14th century.

2. In ancient Greece and Rome, breastpins were commonly used to hold garments together, particularly for women with large breasts.

3. During the Middle Ages in Europe, breastpins were also used as a form of jewelry or decoration, particularly for women attending formal events or wearing elaborate costumes.

4. In modern times, breastpins have largely fallen out of fashion as a functional accessory for holding clothing together or as a decorative jewelry piece.

5. However, breastpins continue to be of interest to collectors and historians due to their historical significance and cultural importance during various periods in history.

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How to Memorize "breastpin"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'breastpin', visualize a pin being worn on a woman's breast.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'breastpin', associate it with the idea of a woman's accessory that holds clothing together or decorates her outfit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the word 'breastpin', use the mnemonic 'BIG Princess In Need' where 'BIG' stands for 'Breast', 'Princess' represents 'Pin', 'In' stands for 'on', and 'Need' signifies 'for clothing' or 'as a decorative accessory'.

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