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Brewer’s Dictionary
> Cock-fighting
Cock-eye.
Cock-horse.
CONTENTS
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BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD
E. Cobham Brewer
1810–1897
. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Cock-fighting
was introduced into Britain by the Romans. It was a favourite sport both with the Greeks and with the Romans.
1
That beats cock-fighting.
That is most improbable and extraordinary. The allusion is to the extravagant tales told of fighting-cocks.
2
“He can only relieve his feelings by the … frequent repetition, ‘Well, that beats cock-fighting!’”—
Whyte-Melville.
To live like fighting-cocks.
To live in luxury. Before game-cocks are pitted they are fed plentifully on the very best food.
3
Cock-eye.
Cock-horse.
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