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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Fingle-fangle (A).
 
A ricochet word meaning a fanciful trifle. A “new fangle” is a novel contrivance. “New fangled,” etc.   1
 


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