The difference between Coxcomb and Fop
When used as nouns, coxcomb means the cap of a court jester, adorned with a red stripe, whereas fop means a vain man.
check bellow for the other definitions of Coxcomb and Fop
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Coxcomb as a noun (obsolete):
The cap of a court jester, adorned with a red stripe.
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Coxcomb as a noun:
A foolish or conceited person; a dandy.
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Coxcomb as a noun:
The fleshy red pate of a rooster.
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Fop as a noun:
A vain man; a dandy.