"kirby grip" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kirby grips [plural]
Etymology: After the English manufacturers: Kirby, Beard & Co. Ltd. of Birmingham. Pre-dates the invention of the “ Bobby pin”. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=kirby grip}} kirby grip (plural kirby grips)
  1. (UK) A type of double-pronged hairgrip Tags: UK Categories (topical): Fasteners Synonyms: hairgrip, hairpin, bobby pin, kirby pin

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