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Meaning of cockcrower | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A person employed by the monarch to announce the hour by crowing like a cock.

historical

Examples

“The cockcrower heralded or accompanied the laureate, crowing like a cock in the royal presence. The Hanoverian king thought it was mocking his dignity.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

cockcrowing Cocke Cocke County Cocked cocked hat Cocked Hat Club