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Albert chain

Albert chain noun: a chain used to give easier access to a pocket watch in the watchpocket of a waistcoat. The Albert style went to a T-bar finding that tucked into a buttoned buttonhole of the waistcoat. From there a further small length of chain hung, to which the wearer attached decorative charms such as fraternity or lodge symbols. The double Albert was a chain draped between both watchpockets, with the T-bar and pendant chain in the middle.

Noun

Albert chain (plural Albert chains)

  1. (historical) A chain used to give easier access to a pocket watch in the watchpocket of a waistcoat. The Albert style went to a T-bar finding that tucked into a buttoned buttonhole of the waistcoat. From there a further small length of chain hung, to which the wearer attached decorative charms such as fraternity or lodge symbols. The double Albert was a chain draped between both watchpockets, with the T-bar and pendant chain in the middle.
    Synonyms:
    Albert

Albert chain meaning in Tamil

Albert chain in Tamil

கைக்கடிகாரச் சிறுசங்கிலி

Synonyms of Albert chain

Forms of Albert chain

pluralAlbert chains

Origin of Albert chain

Named for Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria.

Questions about Albert chain

What does Albert chain mean?
Albert chain means a chain used to give easier access to a pocket watch in the watchpocket of a waistcoat. The Albert style went to a T-bar finding that tucked into a buttoned buttonhole of the waistcoat. From there a further small length of chain hung, to which the wearer attached decorative charms such as fraternity or lodge symbols. The double Albert was a chain draped between both watchpockets, with the T-bar and pendant chain in the middle.
What is Albert chain in Tamil?
Albert chain in Tamil is கைக்கடிகாரச் சிறுசங்கிலி. See Albert chain meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is Albert chain?
Albert chain is a noun.
What is the plural of Albert chain?
The plural of Albert chain is Albert chains.

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