kirby grip en · NOUN
Etymology
After the English manufacturers: Kirby, Beard & Co. Ltd. of Birmingham. Pre-dates the invention of the “bobby pin”. For the etymology of the surname, see Kirby.
Meanings
- (Ireland, UK) A type of double-pronged hairgrip
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kirby grips | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| kirby pin | alternative | lexicographic |