Brewer's: Cock-fighting

was introduced into Britain by the Romans. It was a favourite sport both with the Greeks and with the Romans.

He can only relieve his feelings by the ... frequent repetition, `Well, that beats cock-fighting!'

—Whyte-Melville.

To live like fighting-cocks. To live in luxury. Before game-cocks are pitted they are fed plentifully on the very best food.

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