bawcock

[ baw-kok ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. (used familiarly) a fine fellow.

bawcock

/ ˈbɔːˌkɒk /

noun

1. archaic.
   a fine fellow

Word History and Origins

Origin of bawcock¹

First recorded in 1590–1600, bawcock is from French beau coc “fine cock”

Word History and Origins

Origin of bawcock¹

C16: from French beau coq , from beau handsome + coq cock ¹

Example Sentences

The reason for this unusual culinary event is the annual celebration of bold adventurer Tom Bawcock, whose fish-catching feats are said to have relieved starvation in the local area during horrific storms.

From The Guardian

Why, how now, my bawcock? how dost thou, chuck?

From Project Gutenberg

Its plot conventions are no less archaic than its Elizabethan jargon, e.g., tillyvally, bawcock, clodpole.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bawcock can easily be connected with Baldwin, while Meacock, Maycock, belong to the personal name May or Mee, shortened from the Old Fr.

From Project Gutenberg

The two names Bawcock and Meacock had once a special significance.

From Project Gutenberg