Definition of "cocks" []

• Plural form of cock. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cock. (verb)

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• "It was rich to hear him the other day descanting to Lucas upon the evil effects of earthing up corn, and the advantages of curing hay in cocks, as to both which matters Lucas is a thorough unbeliever, and Earl was a year ago."
• "I'll put it in cocks: how much heft should be in 'em?"
• ""But, Mr. Douglass, you'll try the experiment of curing it in cocks?""