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netsukes Definition


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netsuke
noun
    netsukes, netsuke
    1. A small Japanese carved ornament, once used to fasten small objects (eg a purse, or a pouch for tobacco or medicines, etc) to a sash.
Etymology: 19c: Japanese ne root or bottom + tsuke, from tsukeru to attach.



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