- coxcombries
- n. conceitedness, behavior of a coxcomb
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
coxcombries
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coxcombry — /koks kohm ree/, n., pl. coxcombries. 1. the manners or behavior of a coxcomb. 2. a foppish trait. [1600 10; COXCOMB + RY] * * * … Universalium
coxcombry — /ˈkɒkskoʊmri/ (say kokskohmree) noun (plural coxcombries) 1. the manners or behaviour of a coxcomb. 2. a foppish trait …
coxcombry — [käks′kōm΄rē] n. pl. coxcombries [see COXCOMB] 1. silly conceit or foppery 2. an instance of this … English World dictionary
