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单词 gorcock
释义

Definition of gorcock in English:

gorcock

noun ˈɡɔːkɒk
Northern English, Scottish
  • The male of the red grouse.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Gorcocks, being so big and having the ability to rip and shred, I thought at first that it must be some gorcocks chowing down.
    • The word ‘gorcock’ means moorcock, a red or black male grouse, and was often used as a symbol for Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Origin

Early 17th century: from gor- (of unknown origin) + cock1.

 
 
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