Cockling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cockling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of cockle.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of cockle.
More Meanings
- A young, small, or immature cock.
Example Sentences
'That ere our pretty Cocklings learn to crow, To pamper Lust they must to Market go?
Take warning in time, cocklings; look sharp — but not in this direction, if you please.'
These cocklings cocker'd we bewail too late, When that we see our off-spring gaily bent, Women manwood, and men effeminate.
Word Forms
- cocklings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ruffle, knit, riffle, crumple, pucker, ripple.
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