(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:04:13

Baw"cock (?), n. [From F. beau fine + E. cock (the bird); or more prob. fr. OF. baud bold, gay + E. cock. Cf. Bawd.]

A fine fellow; -- a term of endearment.

[Obs.] "How now, my bawcock ?"

Shak.

 

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