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Coxcombry
//ˈkɒkskəmɹɪ// noun
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Noun
- 1 A behaviour or manner that is characteristic of a coxcomb; a foppish behaviour. countable, usually
"He was clean shaved; clean shaving is a favorite coxcombry of the deacon class."
- 2 Behaviour or airs characteristic of a coxcomb; foppishness. uncountable, usually
"His manner was perhaps the more seductive, / Because he ne'er seem'd anxious to seduce; / Nothing affected, studied, or constructive / Of coxcombry or conquest: no abuse / Of his attractions marr'd the fair perspective, / To indicate a Cupidon broke loose, / And seem to say, "Resist us if you can" -- / Which makes a dandy while it spoils a man."
Etymology
From coxcomb + -ry.
See also for "coxcombry"
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