"stocking-filler" meaning in English

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          "ref": "1862 January 3, “New Publications”, in The New-York Times, volume XI, number 3208, New York, N.Y., page 3, column 5",
          "text": "A sensible Santa Claus would at once select the book as a universal stocking-filler.",
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        {
          "ref": "2007 December 19, Jane Flanagan, “Last minute gift tips: Be an island of Zen calm”, in The StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Sask., page C6",
          "text": "But seriously, a quick shopping expedition can yield all kinds of easy stocking-fillers that will round out your gift card purchase.",
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        {
          "ref": "2021 December 9, Lily Pearson, “Great gifts for kids”, in Evening Standard, page 20",
          "text": "From budget-friendly stocking-fillers to main present show-stoppers, put these on your list…",
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        "Alternative form of stocking filler."
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          "ref": "1862 January 3, “New Publications”, in The New-York Times, volume XI, number 3208, New York, N.Y., page 3, column 5",
          "text": "A sensible Santa Claus would at once select the book as a universal stocking-filler.",
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        {
          "ref": "2007 December 19, Jane Flanagan, “Last minute gift tips: Be an island of Zen calm”, in The StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Sask., page C6",
          "text": "But seriously, a quick shopping expedition can yield all kinds of easy stocking-fillers that will round out your gift card purchase.",
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