kickshaws
虛有其表;無用物
Kick·shaws n.; pl. Kickshawses
1. Something fantastical; any trifling, trumpery thing; a toy.
Art thou good at these kickshawses! --Shak.
2. A fancy dish; a tidbit; a delicacy.
Some pigeons, . . . a joint of mutton, and any pretty little tiny kickshaws. --Shak.
Cressy was lost by kickshaws and soup-maigre. --Fenton.
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