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pierrot

noun C2
  1. Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Tarucus and Castalia, notable for white contrasting with brown or black on the underwings.
  2. An 18th-century women's low-cut basque with sleeves.

Plural pierrots

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Write fully to address given on card.—Pierrot.
Sherlock Holmes: The Bruce-Partington Plans, p. 33 · B2
Stuff awaits you when goods delivered.—Pierrot.
Sherlock Holmes: The Bruce-Partington Plans, p. 33 · B2
Will confirm by advertisement.—Pierrot.
Sherlock Holmes: The Bruce-Partington Plans, p. 33 · B2
Payment in hard cash when goods delivered.—Pierrot.
Sherlock Holmes: The Bruce-Partington Plans, p. 33 · B2

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