n. [ From F. beau fine + E. cock (the bird); or more prob. fr. OF. baud bold, gay + E. cock. Cf. Bawd. ] A fine fellow; -- a term of endearment. [ Obs. ] “How now, my bawcock ?” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n) American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793), Syn. John Hancock