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gamecock

American  
[geym-kok] / ˈgeɪmˌkɒk /

noun

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


gamecock British  
/ ˈɡeɪmˌkɒk /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of gamecock

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

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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 Mar. 13, 2024

The gamecock — el gallo fino de pelea — is ubiquitous on the island.

From New York Times Nov. 9, 2019

Larry Johnson told investigators his uncle had confronted him, accusing him of stealing the gamecock.

From Washington Times Sep. 19, 2015

These are just a few gamecock breeds currently in circulation in the U.S. and around the world.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2012

He is the proud possessor of a sweet-heart, a gamecock, a horse, a hammock, a guitar and a large supply of tobacco.

From History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest by Johnson, Edward A. (Edward Austin)

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