a. [ New + fangle. ] Eager for novelties; desirous of changing. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

So newfangel be they of their meat. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To change by introducing novelties. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Newly made; of a new type or fashion; formed with the affectation of novelty; -- sometimes used to express disapproval or disdain. “A newfangled nomenclature.” Sir W. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Disposed to change; inclined to novelties; given to new theories or fashions. “Newfangled teachers.” 1 Tim. vi. (heading). “Newfangled men.” Latimer. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Affectation of, or fondness for, novelty; vain or affected fashion or form. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OE. newefanglenes. See Fangle. ] Newfangledness. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

Proud newfangleness in their apparel. Robynson (More's Utopia). [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who is eager for novelties or desirous of change. [ Obs. ] Tooker. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a newfangled manner; with eagerness for novelty. [ Obs. ] Sir T. More. [ 1913 Webster ]