Kick"shaws` (?), n.; pl. Kickshawses (#) [Corrupt. fr. F. quelque chose something, fr. L. qualis of what kind (akin to E. which) + suffix -quam + causa cause, in LL., a thing. See Which, and Cause.]
1.
Something fantastical; any trifling, trumpery thing; a toy.
Art thou good at these kickshawses!
Shak.
2.
A fancy dish; a titbit; a delicacy.
Some pigeons, . . . a joint of mutton, and any pretty little tiny kickshaws.
Shak.
Cressy was lost by kickshaws and soup-maigre.
Fenton.
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