See Also: cockle(5)(dictionary)
cockle(7)(dictionary)
cockle(6)(dictionary)
cockle(dictionary)
cockle(4)(dictionary)
cockle(3)(dictionary)
cockle(2)(dictionary)
cockle(1)(dictionary)
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cockle noun2. ME.
[Old & mod. French coquille shell from medieval Latin from medieval Greek kokhulia pl. of kokhulion, for Greek kogkhulion, from kogkhe CONCH.]
An edible bivalve mollusc of the genus Cardium, common on sandy coasts. Formerly also, any of various other bivalves. ME.
The shell, or a valve of the shell, of a cockle. LME.
A small shallow boat. M19.
Phrases: the cockles of one's heart one's deepest feelings (esp. in rejoice the cockles of one's heart, warm the cockles of one's heart).
Comb.: cockle-hat Hist. a hat with a cockle- or scallop-shell in it, worn by pilgrims; cockle-shell = senses 2, 3 above.
cockler noun a person who gathers cockles M18.
cockling noun the activity or occupation of gathering cockles L18.