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bawcock

[ baw-kok ]

noun

, Archaic.
  1. (used familiarly) a fine fellow.

bawcock

/ ˈbɔːˌkɒk /

noun

  1. archaic.
    a fine fellow

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bawcock1

First recorded in 1590–1600, bawcock is from French beau coc “fine cock”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bawcock1

C16: from French beau coq , from beau handsome + coq cock 1

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Example Sentences

The two names Bawcock and Meacock had once a special significance.

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