flibbertigibbet
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In King Lear, Shakespeare blamed rust's presence on a "foul fiend" named Flibbertigibbet.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Well, Toddlekins, how’s Flibbertigibbet; come and sit on my knee, and I will tell you the story of Mr. Harlequin Puss-in-boots.”
From Wee Wifie by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
Flibbertigibbet set immediately about earning the right to learn the deaf-and-dumb alphabet; she hung out all monitor Number Twelve's washing—dish towels, stockings, handkerchiefs—every other day for two weeks in the bitter December weather.
From Flamsted quarries by Nelson, G. Patrick
The girl behind Flibbertigibbet hissed in her ear: "Yer jest pizen mean; dirt ain't in it."
From Flamsted quarries by Nelson, G. Patrick
“Why, Flibbertigibbet, you are a pretty girl,” he declared, and was even more amazed at the gay laugh with which Louise answered him.
From A Little Maid of Ticonderoga by Smith, Wuanita
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