scarfpin

[ skahrf-pin ]

noun

1. tiepin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scarfpin¹

First recorded in 1855–60; scarf ¹ + pin

Example Sentences

“As soon as the New-Yorks won yesterday, he went to the clubhouse and presented each of the players with pretty scarfpins,” the Times reported of Dixwell.

From New York Times

On top of the money and scarfpins which he placed in the box he laid a thin packet of papers.

From Project Gutenberg

But there stood the ubiquitous Magdalena again, with the scarfpin!

From Project Gutenberg

Say, fellows, have any of you seen my scarfpin?

From Project Gutenberg

I observe that his scarfpin is working its way out from his tie.

From Project Gutenberg