COCKUP


Meaning of COCKUP in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: cock (III) + up

1. : a hat or cap turned up in front

2.

[ cockup (II) ]

: a cockup letter or character in printing

3. : begti

II. adjective

Etymology: cock (III) + up

1. : markedly taller than the text capitals but aligning with them at the bottom — used of an ornamental initial

2. : superior 5

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