n. [ From F. beau fine + E. cock (the bird); or more prob. fr. OF. baud bold, gay + E. cock. Cf. Bawd. ] A fine fellow; -- a term of endearment. [ Obs. ] “How now, my bawcock ?” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Chin. ] Consisting of several kinds mingled together; mixed;
n. (Com.) A kind of mixed pickles. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A strong inclined frame, usually of wrought-iron bars, in front of a locomotive engine, for catching or throwing off obstructions on a railway, as cattle; the
n. In any animal, esp. of the Herbivora, a rudimentary claw or small hoof not reaching the ground. [ 1913 Webster ]
Some cut off the dewclaws [ of greyhounds ]. J. H. Walsh. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Doucet. ] One of the testicles of a hart or stag.
n. [ From the name of a bullying braggart character in the play by George Villiers called “The Rehearsal.” ] A blustering, bullying fellow; a pot-valiant braggart; a bully. [ 1913 Webster ]
The leader was of an ugly look and gigantic stature; he acted like a drawcansir, sparing neither friend nor foe. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A chair with arms to support the elbows; an armchair. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
prop. n. A town in England. [ PJC ]
Carry coals to Newcastle
a. Recently come. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who has lately come. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Nouch. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Ouch. [ Obs. ] Speser. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A removable case or covering for a pillow, usually of white linen or cotton cloth. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. See Sauseflem. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Zool.) A very small humming bird (Microchaera albocoronata) native of New Grenada. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The feathers of the top of the head are white and snining, the body blue black with a purple and bronzy luster. The name is applied also to Microchaera parvirostris of Central America, which is similar in color. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. & v. See Souse. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Mining)