turnebroche ballot

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One gets one point, one gets two points.  Tell me which by Monday, 1 October, 9AM ET.

- Melissa

turnebroche (n) - 1) in medieval times, a pin worn by wealthy personages on an outer garment, with a jewel or cameo that opened into a locket containing a portrait or lock of hair when the clasp was turned  2) more recently, the name given to a pendant, held suspended, and twirled by a hypnotist

turnebroche (n) - an airport clerk responsible for ensuring that late passengers catch their planes

turnebroche (n) - an argument, conflict or riot

turnebroche (n) - [fr. _Thurnbreisch_, a Swiss town in the canton of Glarug] a trustworthy mercenary

turnebroche (n) - a pastry stuffed with raisins and/or chopped nuts

turnebroche (n) -  an ornament which is attached to the ends of the sleeves of a garment

turnebroche (n) – a dog used for turning a spit

turnebroche (n) - an interlocking hasp of two v-shaped pieces that meet at the point; especially used in jewelled collars or belts

turnebroche (n) - [F. tournebroche <Gk. thournobrochos, lit. thurnus-noose, first reported by Herodotus] in Tuvan and Mongolian tapestry, a thread with a loop tied in the end

turnebroche (n) - a pressing machine, usually driven by draft animals, used in the preparation of felt for yurt construction

turnebroche (n) - a plow with multiple rows of plowshares, offset to churn the soil surrounding the furrows 

turnebroche (n) - a strapless leather sandal worn in the Basque region of France