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Definition of Scarfpin
1. Noun. A pin used to hold the tie in place.
Definition of Scarfpin
1. Noun. A pin used to hold a scarf or tie in place. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Scarfpin
1. a tiepin [n -S] - See also: tiepin
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scarfpin
Literary usage of Scarfpin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Masterpieces of Modern Drama ...: Abridged in Narrative with Dialogue of by Brander Matthews (1915)
"He possesses a curious cat's-eye scarfpin which, to his delight, inspires the
... He has persisted in holding the scarfpin close to Clay's face and telling ..."
2. The Wolf-cub: A Novel of Spain by Patrick Casey, Terence Casey (1918)
"The rings and the scarfpin were not plucked from his hands and necktie; they were
found deep in ... At that, the emerald scarfpin was but a very ordinary ..."
3. Entomological News and Proceedings of the Entomological Section of the by Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Entomological Section (1898)
"As no pin was convenient, he stuck the monster bug to the wall for a moment with
his diamond scarfpin. He turned to his bug collection and spent some time ..."
4. Fundamentals of Salesmanship by Norris Arthur Brisco (1916)
"He mentioned the fact to the manager, who said: "For a few days leave your scarfpin
at home, and see what will happen." An increase of sales followed, ..."
5. Men's Wear. [semi-monthly] (1910)
"Gold links and studs, preferably plain; pearl or gold scarfpin. ... Gold or
semi-precious stones in studs and links and in scarfpin (if worn) ; watchguard. ..."
6. Proceedings of the United States Naval Institute by United States Naval Institute (1897)
"... that all persons entering the " danger area " are rigidly and repeatedly
searched, and that all metallic objects—watch, money, penknife, scarfpin, ..."
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