tringle

[ tring-guhl ]

/ ˈtrɪŋ gəl /

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noun

a narrow, straight molding, as a fillet.

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Origin of tringle

1690–1700; <French: curtain rod, rod, alteration of Middle French tingle; compare Middle Dutch tingel lathe

Lady Tringle had even said a word to her sister, Mrs. Dormer, as to expenses, and that had never been forgiven by the artist.
Ayala's Angel|Anthony Trollope
Ayala did not argue the matter out in her mind, but in very early days she began to entertain a dislike to Tringle magnificence.
Ayala's Angel|Anthony Trollope
Lady Tringle had sent half-a-dozen messengers after him, and at last he was found looking up at the Arch of Titus.
Ayala's Angel|Anthony Trollope
Altogether, they were uncomfortable after Mr. Traffick went and before Tom Tringle had come.
Ayala's Angel|Anthony Trollope

Lady Tringle had already told herself that, in choosing Ayala, she had chosen wrong.
Ayala's Angel|Anthony Trollope