carcanet
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of carcanet
1520–30; carcan choker < Middle French, equivalent to carc- throat (< Germanic ) + -an ring (< Latin ānus ) + -et
Example Sentences
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The wife brought the jewels to the Hoop Tavern, and from there they were taken to Mr. Tryon's, where they were examined, and none were found missing except a carcanet jewel.
From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Stephen, Harry Lushington, Sir
Paragon of jewels enchased in a carcanet of dazzling brilliants!
From All Around the Moon by Roth, Edward
But to Him, His pauper’s mat of straw was an eternal throne of glory, and His heavy chains a sovereign’s carcanet.
From Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá by `Abdu'l-Bahá
You have £2000 worth of jewels over what is in the paper; but the carcanet shall be forthcoming.
From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Stephen, Harry Lushington, Sir
We asked him what a carcanet was, but he wouldn't say.
From The Story of the Treasure Seekers by Nesbit, E. (Edith)
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