Lorgnette (noun)

A pair of eyeglasses with a handle, used for fashion or for reading.

Origin:

From the french word "lorgner" meaning "to look sideways" and "nette" meaning "small".

Examples:

1. She used her lorgnette to get a better view of the stage.
2. He always carried a lorgnette in his pocket to read the small print.
3. The lorgnette was a popular accessory among fashionable ladies in the 19th century.
4. She had a collection of lorgnettes that she used for different occasions.
5. The lorgnette was a handy tool for her as she had difficulty seeing up close.