haycock

noun

hay·cock ˈhā-ˌkäk

: a somewhat rounded conical pile of hay

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First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of haycock was in the 13th century

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haycock

noun

hay·cock ˈhā-ˌkäk

: a cone-shaped pile of hay

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