baldicoot

[Eng. bald (2); i connective, and coot (q.v.).] 1. Lit .: The Common Coot ( Fulica atra ). 2. Fig .: A monk, probably from his dark garments and shaven crown. "To hob and nob with these black baldicoots ." Kingsley Saint's Tragedy , iii. 4. bâld-ish, a. [Eng. bald ; -ish .] Somewhat bald. bâld-lỹ, adv. [Eng. bald ; -ly .] In a bald manner; nakedly, inelegantly. "They do allegonze but very baldly ."-P. Holland: Plutarch .