Associations to the word «Kickshaw»

Wiktionary

KICKSHAW, noun. A dainty or delicacy.
KICKSHAW, noun. A trinket or gewgaw.

Dictionary definition

KICKSHAW, noun. Something considered choice to eat.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.