heath cock

American

noun

the male of the black grouse.

heath cock British

noun

another name for blackcock

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Etymology

Origin of heath cock

First recorded in 1580–90

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We have sweet, juicy beef, and tolerable veal, with delicate bread from the little town of Dunbritton; and plenty of partridge, growse, heath cock, and other game in presents.

From The Expedition of Humphry Clinker by T. (Tobias) Smollett

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