trinket

trinket englannista suomeksi

1. rihkamakorut, pukukorut, helyt, koru

0. Substantiivi

1. hely

1. Verbi

trinket englanniksi

1. A small showy ornament or piece of jewelry

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2. A thing of little value; a trifle; a toy.

3. 1927-29, (w), ''(w)'', translated 1940 by (w), Part I, Chapter xxiii:

There is no art about the Eiffel Tower. In no way can it be said to have contributed to the real beauty of the Exhibition. Men flocked to see it and ascended it as it was a novelty and of unique dimensions. It was the toy of the Exhibition. So long as we are children we are attracted by toys, and the Tower was a good demonstration of the fact that we are all children attracted by trinkets. That may be claimed to be the purpose served by the Eiffel Tower.

4. A three-cornered sail formerly carried on a ship's foremast, probably on a lateen yard.

5. {{RQ:Hakluyt Principall Navigations

6. A knife; a cutting tool.

7. (RQ:Tusser Good Husbandrie)

8. (term-label) To give trinkets; to court favour.

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10. (verb form of)