Brooches

Word BROOCHES
Character 8
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Definitions and meanings of "Brooches"

What do we mean by brooches?

A piece of women’s ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.

A painting all of one colour, such as a sepia painting.

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The word "brooches" in example sentences

Another possibility is that the lady with the brooches was a friend or confidante of Eanflaed, perhaps having come with her from Kent or perhaps having been given the brooch as a gift. ❋ Carla (2007)

One ring was marked with the initials "J.B.," supposed to be those of "James Bernard;" and on one of the brooches were the words ❋ Anonymous (N/A)

The body was placed in the grave fully clothed, complete with jewellery and clothing fasteners such as brooches and belt buckles. ❋ Carla (2010)

Metalwork such as brooches, coins, iron nails, etc. are far more numerous. ❋ Carla (2006)

Among the other items Rykiel developed for H&M were accessories such as brooches, hair bands, pillows and slippers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In return the people were given iron jewellery such as brooches and finger rings, often with the inscription Gold gab ich für Eisen (I gave gold for iron) ... ❋ Unknown (2008)

In wealthier neighborhoods, “there were many more well-dressed and highly-dressed coloured people than white; and among this dark gentry the finest French cloths, embroidered waistcoats, patent-leather shoes, resplendent brooches, silk hats, kid gloves, and eau de mille-fleurs, were quite common.” ❋ Thaddeus Russell (2010)

Every dog she ever had is named and a great many brooches are listed. ❋ Unknown (2011)

There are beautiful items of jewellery sporting miniature treasures in gold and silver plating – tiny Louis-style chairs, pastel-coloured stilettos and old men's boots are set into rings and necklaces like items from a doll's house; baguette brooches and gingerbread-men earrings make your mouth water. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Owner Russell Whitmore has an eye for period pieces that appeal to contemporary sensibilities, like Victorian mourning brooches and Art Deco engagement rings – many a hipster marriage proposal has its genesis here. ❋ Unknown (2011)

An eclectic range of whimsical pieces, from Wonder Woman-esque lace cuffs to talismanic gold scarab brooches. ❋ Monika Anderson (2010)

Anyway, here's a hostage to fortune - I hope to be back in the studio at the weekend finishing off two batches of work - the next generation of tentacled pots and a bunch of hyperbolic crochet coral brooches. ❋ MadeleineS (2009)

Her hair stuck out from her head at jagged, crazy angles, and stuck in it were several large, glittering brooches. ❋ Elizabeth Woods (2011)

There was an enclosed museum, which had some religious artifacts, pennannular brooches, and stonework that had been moved in to preserve them. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Often, all she has to do for someone to ask for her business card is wear her estate-jewelry-inspired pendants, bracelets and brooches £1,000-£25,000 to social occasions. ❋ Helen Kirwan-Taylor (2011)

Francesca Lia Block's writing is sheer magic, a jewelry box packed to bursting with rhinestone tiaras and crazy old lady brooches and feathers and Christmas lights. ❋ Unknown (2009)

At Christie's, the next day, among equally-beautiful JAR pieces will be a pair of brooches formed as butterflies with sapphire and amethyst wings and alert white diamond antennas, estimated at 55,000-70,000 francs. ❋ Margaret Studer (2011)

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