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ˈcock-stride
1. The length of the step of a cock, as the measure of a very short distance or space.
1626Breton Fantastickes Feb. (D.), It is now February, and the Sun is gotten up a cocke-stride of his climbing. 1678Ray Eng. Proverbs (1678) 52 At twelf-day the days are lengthened a Cock-stride. 1822Hogg Perils of Man II. 236 (Jam.) Afore yon sun were twa cockstrides down the west.
2. advb. phrase. a-cock-stride: a-cock-horse, astride. (nonce-use.)
1840–5Barham Ingol. Leg., Monstre Balloon, A cock⁓stride the Tuileries pantiles. Ibid., Truants, As they merrily ride All a cockstride Of that comet's tail. |