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albert chain

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.10 in modern English

Syllables
al-bert chain
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

Etymology

Named for Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria.

Inflected Forms

Albert chains (plural)

Synonyms

Albert

Questions

What does albert chain mean?
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.
Where does albert chain come from?
Named for Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria.

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