coxcombry
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of coxcombry
Example Sentences
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D'Harmental did not affect the coxcombry of sadness.
From The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental by Dumas père, Alexandre
I have served in battle; witness for me Some curious scars, the soldier's coxcombry, In which he struts, fantastically carved Upon the tough old doublet nature gave him.
From The Surrender of Calais A Play, in Three Acts by Colman, George
The quality in his appearance and manners, which first impressed the observer, was refinement—perfect elegance, without the least touch of coxcombry.
From Evenings at Donaldson Manor Or, The Christmas Guest by McIntosh, Maria J. (Maria Jane)
Why, somewhat heartless; for, suppose Jules45 a coxcomb as much as you choose, still, for this mere coxcombry, you will have brushed off—what do folks style it?—the bloom of his life.
From Selections from the Poems and Plays of Robert Browning by Reynolds, Myra
He looked crestfallen for a moment: then his thorough coxcombry resumed its sway.
From Lippincott's Magazine, December 1878 by Various
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