Coxcomb (Noun)
Meaning 1
A conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The fool proudly wore his brightly colored coxcomb on his head, adorned with a strip of red feathers.
- During the medieval reenactment, the jester's coxcomb was a perfect replica of the ones worn by court jesters centuries ago.
- As a jestering apprentice, his coxcomb was a bit too big, but he wore it with pride nonetheless.
- In the 16th-century painting, the royal fool's coxcomb stood out amidst the more somber attire of the king's courtiers.
- At the Renaissance fair, the coxcomb was an essential part of the jester's costume, and he took great care to keep it properly in place.