Nay, every lone tenement, castle, or mansion-house, which could boast of any antiquity had its bogle, its spectre, or its knocker.
en.wikipedia.org This results in less guess and a bit of extra assurance on the part of the knocker to ensure their hand will stand up.
en.wikipedia.org Other local names include molly, redeye, goggle-eye, red-eyed bream, stump knocker, and strawberry perch.
en.wikipedia.org He knocks on the gate with such force that the knocker nearly falls off and following an ominous warning by the gatekeeper, they are allowed entry.
en.wikipedia.org Throughout these years many fashion trends from the 80s and early 90s were made popular again, such as the door knocker earring and form fitting jeans for males.
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