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maycock

noun (1)
may·cock | \ ˈmāˌkäk \

Definition of maycock 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: maypop

Maycock

noun (2)
May·cock | \ ˈmāˌkäk \

Definition of Maycock (Entry 2 of 2)

: black-bellied plover

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History and Etymology for maycock

Noun (1)

alteration of maracock

Noun (2)

May + cock

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