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Newgate fringe
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English
Etymology
From en Newgate, the site of a prison in London; named after its appearance, like a hangman's noose around the neck.
Noun
A beard under the chin and jaw.
Synonyms
en Newgate collar
en Newgate frill
en neckbeard
en Beards