Pourcuttle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pourcuttle is a noun meaning (obsolete) A cephalopod with tentacles; an octopus or cuttlefish.
Meaning
(obsolete) A cephalopod with tentacles; an octopus or cuttlefish.
Example Sentences
The fish called a Pourcontrell [translating poulpe], or Manie-feet, changeth himselfe into what colour he lists, as occasion offereth it selfe; that so he may hide himselfe from what he feareth, and catch what he seeketh for.
Word Forms
- pourcuttles
- pourcontrell
- pourcontrel
- pourcoutrel
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cuttle, cuttlefish, scuttlefish, cephalopod, cephalopode, sea-sleeve.
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