gamecock

[geym-kok]

noun

a rooster of a fighting breed, or one bred and trained for fighting.

Origin of gamecock

First recorded in 1670–80; game¹ + cock¹

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Examples from the Web for gamecock

Historical Examples of gamecock

In truth, Grim had rather fairly described him as a gamecock.
Slaves of Mercury
Nat Schachner
He is a gamecock, and, in fighting trim, There are not many birds that equal him.
A Phenomenal Fauna
Carolyn Wells
Also for the Princess' brother, while he is still a gamecock, to do likewise.
The Magic Soap Bubble
David Cory
But he was cheerful as could be, as proud as Punch, and as chirpy as a gamecock.
Trooper Bluegum at the Dardanelles
Oliver Hogue
The gamecock himself, it will be noted, has an oddly Gladstonian glance.
The Old Inns of Old England, Volume II (of 2)
Charles G. Harper

British Dictionary definitions for gamecock

gamecock

noun

a cock bred and trained for fightingAlso called: fighting cock

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