game-cock

The Sub – Prior heard the sentiment, so similar to that which had occurred to himself, with the same kindly feelings with which the game-cock hears and replies to the challenge of his rival.

The Monastery 2008

Both, recognising no other occupation but war and the chase, despise artificers and the effeminate people of cities, as the game-cock spurns the vulgar roosters of the poultry-yard. 57 The chivalry of the

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah 2003

In the matter of bravery (to give him his due), he was a mixture of bull-dog and game-cock, with a dash of the savage.

The Moonstone 2003

Observe its adornment—it was a rooster, doubtless a game-cock.

LEE’S LIEUTENANTS DOUGLAS SOUTHALL FREEMAN 2001

Observe its adornment—it was a rooster, doubtless a game-cock.

LEE’S LIEUTENANTS DOUGLAS SOUTHALL FREEMAN 2001

Somewhere at the rear there was a definite crow, like a game-cock celebrating a kill, though it was instantly suppressed, and no one could trace its origin.

Monk's Hood Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1992

General Wheeler, a regular game-cock, was as anxious as Lawton to get first blood, and he was bent upon putting the cavalry division to the front as quickly as possible.

The Rough Riders Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 1992

In action he was a perfect game-cock, and he won his majority for gallantry in battle.

The Rough Riders Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 1992

As we approached the forbidding and squalid inn, with the sign of a game-cock above the door, Holmes gave a sudden groan, and clutched me by the shoulder to save himself from falling.

The Adventure of the Priory School 1985

Observe its adornment—it was a rooster, doubtless a game-cock.

Lee’s Lieutenants Douglas Southall Freeman 1971