COXCOMBICAL

Etymology

Adjective

coxcombical (comparative more coxcombical, superlative most coxcombical)

Like, or in the style of, a coxcomb.

Source: Wiktionary


Cox*comb"ic*al (kks-km"-kal), a.

Definition: Befitting or indicating a coxcomb; like a coxcomb; foppish; conceited.

– Cox*comb"ic*al*ly, adv. Studded all over in coxcombical fashion with little brass nails. W. Irving.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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