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Webster 1913 Edition


Fangle

Fan′gle

,
Noun.
[From
Fang
,
Verb.
T.
; hence, prop., a taking up a new thing.]
Something new-fashioned; a foolish innovation; a gewgaw; a trifling ornament.

Fan′gle

,
Verb.
T.
To fashion.
[Obs.]
To control and new
fangle
the Scripture.
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Fangle

FAN'GLE

,
Noun.
fang'gl.
A new attempt; a trifling scheme. [Not used.]