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
- 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
- kickshaws
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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