n.; pl. Kickshawses ety>[ Corrupt. fr. F. quelque chose something, fr. L. qualis of what kind (akin to E. which) + suffix -guam + causa cause, in LL., a thing. See Which, and Cause. ] 1. Something fantastical; any trifling, trumpery thing; a toy. [ 1913 Webster ]

Art thou good at these kickshawses! Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A fancy dish; a tidbit; a delicacy. [ 1913 Webster ]

Some pigeons, . . . a joint of mutton, and any pretty little tiny kickshaws. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Cressy was lost by kickshaws and soup-maigre. Fenton. [ 1913 Webster ]