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game fowl

noun

  1. a domestic fowl of a breed much used for fighting.


game fowl

noun

  1. any of several breeds of domestic fowl reared for cockfighting
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of game fowl1

First recorded in 1775–85
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Example Sentences

I used to watch for the northward flight of the game fowl—wanted to go with the birds.

Before a battle those people consulted their game fowl to ascertain whether or not victory was about to attend their arms.

Philippine Islands, named breeds of game fowl in the, i. 232.

Like the Game fowl, it is terribly pugnacious, and in its native country is kept and trained for fighting.

The flesh of the Game fowl is beautifully white, and superior to that of all other breeds for richness and delicacy of flavour.

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