Ohrenspange

German (Berlin)

[ˈoːʁənˈʃpaŋə]

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) ear wire, ear clip a wire about a woman's ear with a half-round at the bottom, from which the earbobs or pendants are hung, for use by someone who does not wish to have her ears pierced

Etymology

Affix from German Ohr (ear) + German Spange.

Origin

German (Berlin)

Spange

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