gamecock

[ geym-kok ]

noun
  1. a rooster of a fighting breed, or one bred and trained for fighting.

Origin of gamecock

1
First recorded in 1670–80; game1 + cock1

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British Dictionary definitions for gamecock

gamecock

/ (ˈɡeɪmˌkɒk) /


noun
  1. a cock bred and trained for fighting: Also called: fighting cock

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