Definition of "gowk" [gowk]

• A cuckoo (noun)
• A fool (noun)

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• "_Durak_, -- a "ninny" or "gowk" -- is sent to take care of the children of"
• "The Scotch employ the term "gowk" to express a fool in general, but more especially an April fool; and among them the practice which we have described is called"
• "GOWKED, from "gowk," to stand staring and gaping like a fool."