bawcock

Definition

A fine fellow.

Etymology

From Old French baud (“bold, gay”) + cock.

Example Sentences

• "Abate thy rage, abate thy manly rage; / Abate thy rage, great duke. / Good bawcock, bate thy rage. Use lenity, sweet chuck."
• "The King's a Bawcock, and a Heart of Gold, / a Lad of Life, an Impe of Fame, / of Parents good, of Fist most valiant:"