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cockboat definition

cock·boat (käk′bōt′)

noun

Now Rare a small boat propelled by oars, esp. one used as a ship's tender

Etymology: ME cokbote < cok, ship's boat (< Anglo-Fr coque < Du kogghe < VL cocca < ? L concha: see conch) + bote, boat

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