costard

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English costard, perhaps from Old French coste (rib) + -ard, in reference to its ribbed appearance.

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Noun

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costard (plural costards)

  1. (British) A large cooking apple.
  2. The tree on which large cooking apples grow.
  3. (archaic, humorous) The human head.

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French

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Etymology

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Clipping of costume + -ard.

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Noun

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costard m (plural costards)

  1. (colloquial) suit

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