cox-comb
11coxcomb — cox•comb [[t]ˈkɒksˌkoʊm[/t]] n. 1) a conceited, foolish dandy; pretentious fop 2) archaic head; pate • Etymology: 1565–75; sp. var. of cockscomb cox•comb′i•cal ˈkɒm ɪ kəl, ˈkoʊ mɪ cox•comb′ic, adj …
12coxcomb — cox|comb [ˈkɔkskəum US ˈka:kskoum] n old fashioned a stupid man who is too proud of his clothes and appearance …
13coxcomb — cox|comb [ kaks,koum ] noun count an old word meaning a man who is too interested in his clothes and appearance …
14coxcombical — cox·comb·i·cal …
15coxcombry — cox•comb•ry [[t]ˈkɒksˌkoʊm ri[/t]] n. pl. ries 1) the manners or behavior of a coxcomb 2) a foppish trait • Etymology: 1600–10 …
16Coxcombical — Cox*comb ic*al (k?ks k?m ? kal), a. Befitting or indicating a coxcomb; like a coxcomb; foppish; conceited. {Cox*comb ic*al*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] Studded all over in coxcombical fashion with little brass nails. W. Irving. [1913 Webster] …
17Coxcombically — Coxcombical Cox*comb ic*al (k?ks k?m ? kal), a. Befitting or indicating a coxcomb; like a coxcomb; foppish; conceited. {Cox*comb ic*al*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] Studded all over in coxcombical fashion with little brass nails. W. Irving. [1913… …
18Celosia cristata — Coxcomb Cox comb (k?ks k?m ), n. [A corrupted spelling of cock s comb.] 1. (a) A strip of red cloth notched like the comb of a cock, which licensed jesters formerly wore in their caps. (b) The cap itself. [1913 Webster] 2. The top of the head, or …
19Coxcomb — Cox comb (k?ks k?m ), n. [A corrupted spelling of cock s comb.] 1. (a) A strip of red cloth notched like the comb of a cock, which licensed jesters formerly wore in their caps. (b) The cap itself. [1913 Webster] 2. The top of the head, or the… …
20Coxcombly — Cox comb ly (k?ks k?m l?), a. like a coxcomb. [Obs.] You coxcombly ass, you! Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] …
