cock-dove

Updated: May 14, 2025

Dan was a young immigrant, just out from the sod, and rolled his "r's" like a cock-dove. His brogue was rich enough to make an Irishman laugh. Bill was "wagging it." His own especial chum was of the opinion that Bill was sick. The master's opinion did not coincide, so he penned a note to William's parents, to be delivered by the model boy of the school. "Bertha Lambert."... "Yes, 'air."

Henry Lawson - While the Billy Boils