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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Cockie or Cocky.
 
Bumptious, overbearing, conceited, and dogmatical; like a little bantam cock.   1
 


 Cocker.Cockle Hat. 

 
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