Newgate knocker

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Newgate knocker

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Supposed to resemble the knocker on the prisoners' door at Newgate.

noun Newgate knockers

UK, obsolete, slang A lock of hair worn twisted back toward the ear.
Similar: aggravator, number six

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@misc{newgate_knocker_2026,
  title = {Newgate knocker},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/newgate%20knocker},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}