coxcomb
[koks-kohm]
Origin of coxcomb
First recorded in 1565–75; spelling variant of cockscomb
Synonyms for coxcomb
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Historical Examples of coxcomb
Somebody says, that nature may make a fool, but a coxcomb is always of his own making.
Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
Heart, I took it for granted, he had none; how should a coxcomb come by a heart?
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
Whatever might be said of others, thou, at least, wast no coxcomb.
The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII)John Greenleaf Whittier
Now let him, he has my consent, be as great a coxcomb as ever wore red heels.
Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
He felt a desire to tell this coxcomb just what he thought of him.
The Cruise of the Dry DockT. S. Stribling
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