pillicock

noun

pil·​li·​cock
ˈpiləˌkäk
1
obsolete : penis
2
obsolete : a fine lad

Word History

Etymology

English dialect pillie penis (of Scandinavian origin, from the source of Norwegian dialect pill penis) + cock

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“Pillicock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillicock. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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