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(in early English literature) a mythical animal, usually depicted as a cow verging on starvation, that existed solely by devouring virtuous women.
Compare Bicorn.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French (north) chichefache thin face, ugly face, monster (hence vache cow, by folk etymology, replacing fache)
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French (north) chichefache thin face, ugly face, monster (hence vache cow, by folk etymology, replacing fache)
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Chichivache
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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