flibbertigibbet
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In King Lear, Shakespeare blamed rust's presence on a "foul fiend" named Flibbertigibbet.
From Time Magazine Archive
Flibbertigibbet viewed its return with satisfaction, and Freckles, who had been watching every move of this by-play, suddenly doubled up from her plastered position against the wall.
From Flamsted quarries by Nelson, G. Patrick
Flibbertigibbet squeezed her around the neck with such grateful vigor that the blood rushed to poor Sister Angelica's head.
From Flamsted quarries by Nelson, G. Patrick
“My name is not Toddlekins,” returned Fluff indignantly, “and I don’t care about Flibbertigibbet or Puss-in-boots; your stories are stupid, Percy, they never have any end.”
From Wee Wifie by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
"Well, Flibbertigibbet, what is it now?" said the sister smiling into the eager face at her elbow.
From Flamsted quarries by Nelson, G. Patrick
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