newgate fringe

Questions

What does newgate fringe mean?

A beard under the chin and jaw.

Where does newgate fringe come from?

From Newgate, the site of a prison in London; named after its appearance, like a hangman's noose around the neck.

How to pronounce newgate fringe

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