Bibcocks

/ˈbɪbkɒks/ noun

Definition

Plural of bibcock; multiple water taps or faucets with bent nozzles.

Etymology

From 'bibcock' + plural suffix '-s'. A straightforward pluralization of the plumbing term.

Kelly Says

In plumbing terminology, 'bibcock' has survived for centuries when most similar words disappeared, showing how technical vocabulary stays alive longer than general terms.

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