coxcombry

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cox·comb·ry

C0711300 (kŏk′skōm′rē, -skəm-)n. pl. cox·comb·ries Behavior that is characteristic of or appropriate to a coxcomb; foppish conceit.

coxcombry

(ˈkɒksˌkəʊmrɪ) n, pl -riesconceited arrogance or foppishness

cox•comb•ry

(ˈkɒksˌkoʊm ri)

n., pl. -ries. 1. the manners or behavior of a coxcomb. 2. a foppish trait. [1600–10]

coxcombry

foolish conceit or vanity; behavior typical of a coxcomb.See also: Behavior