COOK, L.
1. To prepare, as victuals for the table, by boiling, roasting, baking, broiling, &c. To dress, as meat or vegetables, for eating.
2. To prepare for any purpose.
3. To throw. Obs. or local.
COOK, To make the noise of the cuckoo.
COOK, n. L. One whose occupation is to prepare victuals for the table a man or woman who dresses meat or vegetables for eating.
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