BAWCOCK

Etymology

Noun

bawcock (plural bawcocks)

(archaic) A fine fellow.

Source: Wiktionary


Baw"cock, n. Etym: [From F. beau fine + E. cock (the bird); or more prob. fr. OF. baud bold, gay + E. cock. Cf. Bawd.]

Definition: A fine fellow; -- a term of endearment. [Obs.] "How now, my bawcock " Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

31 May 2025

AMATORY

(adjective) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; “her amatory affairs”; “amorous glances”; “a romantic adventure”; “a romantic moonlight ride”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

According to WorldAtlas, Canada is the only non-European country to make its top ten list of coffee consumers. The United States at a distant 25 on the list.

coffee icon