billycock

noun

bil·​ly·​cock ˈbi-lē-ˌkäk How to pronounce billycock (audio)
British

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of billycock was in 1721

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“Billycock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/billycock. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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