Lorgnette
/lɔːrˈnjet/
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Object
Lorgnettes are often seen in historical or period dramas, which can give learners cultural context. 
In the Victorian era film, the duchess inspected the guests through her lorgnette.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Elegance
Lorgnettes were considered elegant accessories, hinting at sophistication and often used by high society. 
At the opera, she used a pearl-handled lorgnette to appear more sophisticated.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Usage
The term 'lorgnette' is old-fashioned, and its usage today can imply nostalgia or a comedic effect. 
He comically examined the map with a lorgnette, mimicking an old-time explorer.