COCKSPUR
Cock"spur, n. (Bot.)
Defn: A variety of Cratægus, or hawthorn (C. Crus-galli), having long, straight thorns; — called also Cockspur thorn.
COCKSURE
Cock"sure`, a.
1. Perfectly safe. [Obs.] We steal as in a castle, cocksure: . . . we walk invisible. Shak.
2. Quite certain. [Colloq.] I throught myself cocksure of the horse which he readily promised me. Pope.
COCKSWAIN Cock"swain (, colloq. ), n. Etym: [Cock a boat + swain; hence, the master of a boat.]
Defn: The steersman of a boat; a petty officer who has charge of a boat and its crew.
COCKTAIL
Cock"tail`, n.
1. A beverage made of brandy, whisky, or gin, iced, flavored, and sweetened. [U. S.]
2. (Stock Breeding)