The nosepin was worn by both sexes, the septum of the nose being pierced shortly after birth, at least as far as the girls were concerned; but probably the same applied to the boys.
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Nosepin
Synonyms for "nosepin"
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In all my life, I have never worn a gold earring or nosepin.
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And I can see you, my elfin beloved, the stars are like your nosepin.
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While they were trying to get their bearings, a party of naked savages with nosepins and sharppointed spears emerged from the belt of mangroves and gazed at them hungrily.
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