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Halfcock Half´cock` (~kǒk`)
| v. t. | 1. | To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch.[imp. & p. p. Halfcocked(-kǒkt); p. pr. & vb. n. Halfcocking.] | To go off half-cocked | | a - | To be discharged prematurely, or with the trigger at half cock; - said of a firearm. | | b - | To do or say something without due thought or care. |
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