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ˈpeaˌcockery
[f. peacock n. + -ery.]
The practice of the (human) peacock; foppery.
1872Besant & Rice Ready-money Mortiboy i, Francis Melliship is the greatest Peacock in Market Basing. I—hate—Peacockery in man or woman! 1882Besant All Sorts Prol. ii, There were none of the peacockeries, whims, and fancies,..gimcrackeries..which..proclaim the chamber of a young man. 1883S. W. Beck Gloves 5. |