gamecock

American

[geym-kok] / ˈgeɪmˌkɒk /

noun

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

gamecock British

/ ˈɡeɪmˌkɒk /

noun

Also called: fighting cock. a cock bred and trained for fighting

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Etymology

Origin of gamecock

First recorded in 1670–80; game ¹ + cock ¹

Example Sentences

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“Of course, I’m not for gamecock fighting in the state of Oklahoma,” he told The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times

He looked like the human version of a swaddled gamecock.

From Washington Post

Other allegations involve solicitation of bribes for the recall of a council member, use of public funds for construction projects on private properties, voiding parking tickets for friends and having gamecocks and cockfighting paraphernalia.

From Washington Times

Irby said most gamecocks bred and raised in states like Nevada continue to be shipped internationally, transmitting, transmitting plagues such as Newcastle disease and Avian influenza.

From Washington Times

The crowd hushed as he cried out: “This is the pen that said we can keep fighting gamecocks!”

From Washington Times

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