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ˈpeacocklike, a. and adv.
A. adj. Like a peacock or that of a peacock; peacockish.
1576Fleming Panopl. Epist. 290 Som swelling in arrogancie and pecoklike pride. 1587Turberv. Epit. & Sonn. (1837) 366 O dames, I would not wish you peacocklike to looke. 1898Westm. Gaz. 26 May 3/2 The model makers..are now providing us with these extensive peacock-like tails to our bodices.
B. adv. After the manner of a peacock.
1587Turberv. Trag. T., Hist. i. Lenuoy, You stately Dames, that peacocklyke do pace. 1598Sylvester Du Bartas ii. i. iv. Handie-Crafts 179 And Peacock-like himselfe [Adam] doth often view. |