Meanings
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noun
dated: a vain, conceited man excessively concerned with his appearance
The vain coxcomb spent an hour admiring his new coat.
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Synonyms
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noun
· dated: a vain, conceited...
cockscomb
Word family
Derived forms
coxcombedcoxcombiccoxcombicalcoxcombicallycoxcomblycoxcombry
Etymology
From Middle English cokke’s comb.