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- [bil-ee-kok]
- /ˈbɪl iˌkɒk/
- /ˈbɪ.lɪkɒk/
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- [bil-ee-kok]
- /ˈbɪl iˌkɒk/
Definitions of billycock word
- noun billycock any of several round-crowned brimmed hats of felt, such as the bowler 3
- noun billycock a type of felt hat with a low, round crown, as a derby 3
- noun billycock a derby or a hat resembling it. 1
- noun billycock (dated) A felt hat with a rounded crown, similar to a bowler. 0
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Origin of billycock
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; alteration of bullycocked (hat); see bully1, cock2, -ed2
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Parts of speech for Billycock
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billycock popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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