kirby grip

English
A kirby grip

Alternative forms

Etymology

After the English manufacturers: Kirby, Beard & Co. Ltd. of Birmingham. Pre-dates the invention of the “ Bobby pin”.

Noun

kirby grip (plural kirby grips)

  1. (Britain) A type of double-pronged hairgrip

Synonyms

Translations
a hairgrip — see hairgrip
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