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Supposed to resemble the knocker on the prisoners' door at Newgate.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Newgate knocker
Today it means: A lock of hair worn twisted back toward the ear. Full definition →
Today it means: A lock of hair worn twisted back toward the ear. Full definition →
Supposed to resemble the knocker on the prisoners' door at Newgate.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.