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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Kickshaws \Kick"shaws`\, n.; pl {Kickshawses}[Corrupt. fr F. guelgue chose something fr L. gualis 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. Art thou good at these kickshawses! --Shak. 2. A fancy dish; a titbit; a delicacy. Some pigeons, . . . a joint of mutton, and any pretty little tiny kickshaws. --Shak. Cressy was lost by kickshaws and soup-maigre. --Fenton.
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