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cock 1. the male of the domestic fowl 2. a. any other male bird b. the male of certain other animals, such as the lobster c. (as modifier): a cock sparrow cock watchful church-tower sitter. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 21] See : Guardianship cock its crowing reminded Peter of his betrayal. [N.T.: John 18:27] See : Passion of Christ cock Helios’s sacred bird; sacrificed to the sun in Mexico. [Rom. and Mex. Myth.: Leach, 239] See : Sun cock crows at trespassers; morning call routs evil spirits. [Folklore: White, 150; Mercatante, 173–175] See : Warning How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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