adv. prop. phr. [A prep.1 of state + COCK.] In cocked fashion; defiantly.
1846. Jerrold, Chron. Clovern., Wks. 1864, IV. 379. A man, who, on his outstart in life, sets his hat acock at matrimony—a man who defies Hymen and all his wicked wiles.
