Acock

[ә'kɒk]

Definition

(adv.) In a cocked or turned up fashion.

Inputed by Jarvis

Definition

adv. in a cocked manner: defiantly.—A cock-bill (naut.) having the ends pointing upward as of an anchor hanging by its ring at the cat-head in a position for dropping; or of the yards when topped up by one lift to an angle with the deck—the symbol of mourning.

Typist: Portia