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bawcock
[ baw-kok ]
noun
, Archaic.
- (used familiarly) a fine fellow.
bawcock
/ ˈbɔːˌkɒk /
noun
- 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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