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They didn't.

They are called "pince-nez", not "prince-nez". Pince-nez is French for "pinched nose".

That was the unhelpful jerk answer. I bet that guy doesn't get out much (or in for that matter).

Anyway, the name comes from the French: pincer, to pinch, and nez, nose

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