| 单词 | albert chain |
| 释义 | > as lemmasAlbert chain 3. Designating a type of chain originally used to attach a watch to a waistcoat, typically having a bar at one end to be drawn through a buttonhole, the watch being secured to the other end, as Albert chain, Albert watch chain, etc. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > types of ornamentation > jewellery > watch-guard > [noun] watch-chain1739 watch-string1745 watch-riband1804 watch-guard1836 Albert chain1845 Albert watch chain1845 Albert1850 watch fob1866 fob-chain1885 fob1889 1845 Freeman's Jrnl. (Dublin) 17 Dec. A great variety of Ladies' and Gentlemens' Gold Chains, Cameo Brooches and Pins; Albert Chains. 1858 Cases disposed of by Sudder Foujdaree Adawlut of Bombay 10 415 A button-hole on which his ‘Albert’ watch-chain was fastened. 1861 Evening Star & Dial 30 Nov. 3/2 Gold and silver watches, Albert guard chains, and other articles of jewellery. 1871 Bazaar, Exchange & Mart 1 Nov. 500/1 Gentleman's 18-carat gold lever and new gold Albert curb chain. 1920 Exporters' Encycl. (ed. 15) 478 Rolled gold and gilt articles, viz., brooches, safety pins, albert chains and necklets. 1992 Radio Times 21 Nov. 46/2 (advt.) The classic curb weave Albert chain..is now very much in fashion as a ladies necklace and bracelet. < as lemmas |
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