About The Word Costard
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Costard
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What's The Definition Of Costard?Synonyms | Synonyms for Costard: Related Terms | Find terms related to Costard: See Also | Costard In Webster's Dictionary \Cos"tard\ (k?s"t?rd), n. [Prob. fr. OF. coste rib,
side, F. c[^o]te, and meaning orig., a ribbed apple, from the
ribs or angles on its sides. See {Coast}.]
1. An apple, large and round like the head.
Some [apples] consist more of air than water . . .;
others more of water than wind, as your costards and
pomewaters. --Muffett.
2. The head; -- used contemptuously.
Try whether your costard or my bat be the harder.
--Shak.
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