The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Hairpin \Hair"pin`\ (-p[i^]n`), n. A pin, usually forked, or of bent wire, for fastening the hair in place, -- used by women. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
hairpin n 1: a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place