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From Newgate, the site of a prison in London; named after its appearance, like a hangman's noose around the neck.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Newgate fringe
Today it means: A beard under the chin and jaw. Full definition →
Today it means: A beard under the chin and jaw. Full definition →
From Newgate, the site of a prison in London; named after its appearance, like a hangman's noose around the neck.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.