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Brooch

An ornament, in various forms, with a tongue, pin, or loop for attaching it to a garment; now worn at the breast by women; a breastpin. Formerly worn by men on the hat.

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Fasten 76% connected

To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window.

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Fix 76% connected

Fixed; solidified.

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Pin 76% connected

To peen.

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Secure 76% connected

Free from fear, care, or anxiety; easy in mind; not feeling suspicion or distrust; confident.

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Sunburst 76% connected

A burst of sunlight.

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Breastpin 74% connected

A pin worn on the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; a brooch.

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Breastpin 74% connected

A pin worn on the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; a brooch.

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Breastpin 92% connected

A pin worn on the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; a brooch.

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Broach 92% connected

A spit.

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Clasp 92% connected

To shut or fasten together with, or as with, a clasp; to shut or fasten (a clasp, or that which fastens with a clasp).

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Amulet noun · 78% connection

An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ornament, various, forms, tongue, loop.
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Bandolier noun · 78% connection

A broad leather belt formerly worn by soldiers over the right shoulder and across the breast under the left arm. Originally it was use…

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Bosom noun · 78% connection

The part of the dress worn upon the breast; an article, or a portion of an article, of dress to be worn upon the breast; as, the bosom…

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Bracelet noun · 78% connection

An ornamental band or ring, for the wrist or the arm; in modern times, an ornament encircling the wrist, worn by women or girls.

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Breast noun · 78% connection

Anything resembling the human breast, or bosom; the front or forward part of anything; as, a chimney breast; a plow breast; the breast…

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Cassock noun · 78% connection

A long outer garment formerly worn by men and women, as well as by soldiers as part of their uniform.

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Chemisette noun · 78% connection

An under-garment, worn by women, usually covering the neck, shoulders, and breast.

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Cloak noun · 78% connection

A loose outer garment, extending from the neck downwards, and commonly without sleeves. It is longer than a cape, and is worn both by…

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Coat noun · 78% connection

An outer garment fitting the upper part of the body; especially, such a garment worn by men.

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Corking pin unknown · 78% connection

A pin of a large size, formerly used attaching a woman's headdress to a cork mold.

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Corsage noun · 78% connection

a flower or small arrangement of flowers worn by a person as a personal ornament. Typically worn by women on special occasions (as, at…

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Fly verb · 78% connection

The piece hinged to the needle, which holds the engaged loop in position while the needle is penetrating another loop; a latch.

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Frock noun · 78% connection

A loose outer garment; especially, a gown forming a part of European modern costume for women and children; also, a coarse shirtlike g…

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Garibaldi noun · 78% connection

A jacket worn by women; -- so called from its resemblance in shape to the red shirt worn by the Italians patriot Garibaldi.

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Habit noun · 78% connection

Outward appearance; attire; dress; hence, a garment; esp., a closely fitting garment or dress worn by ladies; as, a riding habit.

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Haik noun · 78% connection

an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth; worn by men and women in northern Africa

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Hat noun · 78% connection

A covering for the head; esp., one with a crown and brim, made of various materials, and worn by men or women for protecting the head…

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Kerchief noun · 78% connection

A square of fine linen worn by women as a covering for the head; hence, anything similar in form or material, worn for ornament on oth…

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