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cocker
(redirected from Cocker spaniels)

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cock·er 1  (kkr)
n.
1. A cocker spaniel.
2.
a. A person who keeps or trains gamecocks.
b. A person who promotes or attends cockfights.

cock·er 2  (kkr)
tr.v. cock·ered, cock·er·ing, cock·ers
To pamper, spoil, or coddle.

[Middle English cokeren.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cockercocker - a small breed with wavy silky hair; originally developed in England
spaniel - any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
Verb1.cocker - treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"
do by, treat, handle - interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"


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