cockthrowing

cockthrowing
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: cock (I) + throwing
: an old sport of throwing sticks at a cock tied to a stake popular especially at Shrovetide

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cockˈthrowing noun
The old sport of throwing sticks at a cock
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Main Entry: ↑cock

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • cock penny — noun Etymology: cock (I) : a payment formerly made at Shrovetide to masters of certain schools in northern England and originally spent for cockfighting or cockthrowing …   Useful english dictionary

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