gamecock

[ geym-kok ]

/ ˈgeɪmˌkɒk /

a rooster of a fighting breed, or one bred and trained for fighting.

Origin of gamecock

First recorded in 1670–80; game¹ + cock¹

They say that a game-cock is the bravest thing in the world.

The Starbucks |Opie Percival Read
The nodding of the head of the dancer is also similar to that of a game-cock before a fight.

The Manbos of Mindano |John M. Garvan
My Tirck, dere, goes to all in ter neighbourhood and he is a game-cock himself, let me tell you.

Satanstoe |James Fenimore Cooper
The game-cock throttle is the right formation, giving elasticity and the power to bend in obedience to the rider's hand.

Riding for Ladies |W. A. Kerr

It is said that even more patience is required to train a game-cock; and the process certainly seems elaborate.

Java, Facts and Fancies |Augusta de Wit

gamecock

/ (ˈɡeɪmˌkɒk) /

a cock bred and trained for fighting Also called: fighting cock