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Definition of Aigrets
1. aigret [n] - See also: aigret
Lexicographical Neighbors of Aigrets
Literary usage of Aigrets
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Classification of Property, Application of Principles by American commerce association (1915)
"The importation of natural aigrets into this country is unlawful ... Artificial or
imitation aigrets are classified under "millinery and millinery goods. ..."
2. Working North from Patagonia: Being the Narrative of a Journey, Earned on by Harry Alverson Franck (1921)
"Dealers, however, I recalled, thought little of "dead" aigrets and, ... A house
dealing in aigrets has to pay the State of Para a license fee of 5,50x1$ a ..."
3. A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in by John Pinkerton (1813)
"On the front and upper part of the head they wear diamond aigrets, and the hair
is formed into little curls, ..."
4. Social New York Under the Georges, 1714-1776: Houses, Streets, and Country by Esther Singleton (1902)
"... The Dress of Women Stomachers and paris-nets, Ear-rings, necklaces, aigrets,
Fringes, blonds, ..."
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