Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

firecock

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: fire-cock
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cock or spout to let out water for extinguishing fires; a fireplug; a hydrant.

Archaic

Etymology

From fire + cock (“valve or tap for controlling flow”). First attested in the early 18th century, in acts of Parliament.

Origin

First known use: First attested in the early 18th century

Usage

Archaic

Inflected Forms

firecocks (plural)

Questions

What does firecock mean?: A cock or spout to let out water for extinguishing fires; a fireplug; a hydrant.
Where does firecock come from?: First known use: First attested in the early 18th century.

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