ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Kickshaw

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɪk.ʃɔː/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Kickshaw is a noun meaning A dainty or delicacy.

Meaning

A dainty or delicacy.

More Meanings

  1. A trinket or gewgaw.

Example Sentences

Art thou good at theſe kicke-chawſes Knight?
Allow me now to recommend this dish— / A simple kickshaw by your Persian cook, / Such as is served at the great King’s second table.
Some Pigeons Davy, a couple of ſhort-legg'd Hennes: a / ioynt of Mutton, and any pretty little tine Kickſhawes, / tell William Cooke.
The lunch […] consisted […] of […] lobster mayonnaise, cold game sausages, an immense veal and ham pie farced with eggs, truffles, and numberless delicious flavours; besides kickshaws, creams and sweetmeats.

Word Forms

Synonyms for kickshaw

Depending on context, synonyms include dainty, delicacy, treat, goody.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dainty, delicacy, treat, goody, sweetling, shay.

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