单词 | newgate knocker |
释义 | > as lemmasNewgate knocker Newgate knocker n. now historical a lock of hair hanging down the cheek, twisted back from the temple towards the ear. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the hair > styles of hair > [noun] > lock of hair worn in a specific style sidelock1530 glib1537 cow-lick1598 soap-lock1840 Newgate knocker1851 quiff1890 comb-over1980 spike1981 1851 H. Mayhew London Labour I. 36/2 As for the hair, they say it ought to be long in front, and done in ‘figure-six’ curls, or twisted back to the ear ‘Newgate-knocker style’. 1879 E. King Old Times Revisited in J. Stevens Cox Illustr. Dict. Hairdressing & Wigmaking (1984) 109/2 The so-called ‘Newgate-Knockers’, affected by the vulgar classes of London. 1984 J. Stevens Cox Illustr. Dict. Hairdressing & Wigmaking (new ed.) 109/2 Newgate knockers, the diminished side locks of hair hanging down the cheeks in front of the ears. In the late 18th century, early 19th century worn by men. < as lemmas |
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