firecock
nounEtymology From fire + cock (“valve or tap for controlling flow”). First attested in the early 18th century, in acts of Parliament.
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Archaic A cock or spout to let out water for extinguishing fires; a fireplug; a hydrant.
noun
Etymology From fire + cock (“valve or tap for controlling flow”). First attested in the early 18th century, in acts of Parliament.
Archaic A cock or spout to let out water for extinguishing fires; a fireplug; a hydrant.
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