Mustaches of the Nineteenth Century
Glossary of specialized terminology
Barelipped
A poor unfortunate who does not or cannot have a beard; depending on context this is a term of derision or pity.
Comb
A gathering of three or more mustaches where the mustachioed outnumber the barelipped by at least two to one.
Facespanner
An impressive form of the Handlebar that stretches the width of the face.
Handlebar
A mustache grown to have long sides that held rigid by wax or other products in order to keep it from dropping below the mouth.
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