Gorcock

Gorcock
Gorcock Gor"cock`, n. [Prob. from gore blood.] (Zo["o]l.) The moor cock, or red grouse. See {Grouse}. [Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster]

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  • gorcock — noun the red grouse …   Wiktionary

  • gorcock — North Country (Newcastle) Words the red grouse …   English dialects glossary

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  • gorcock — gor·cock …   English syllables

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