Bicoque
/bɪˈkɒk/noun
A small, poorly built house or an insignificant fortification.
Did you know?The word is linked to Italian bicocca, associated with La Bicocca near Milan, where the 1522 Battle of Bicocca became famous as an unexpectedly easy Spanish victory.
Etymological Timeline
15th Century
Italian
bicocca
“A small fortification or modest fortified place; the ultimate origin is uncertain.”
1522
Italian
La Bicocca
“A place near Milan where the Battle of Bicocca was fought.”
16th Century
Spanish
bicoca
“An easy victory or something obtained cheaply, influenced by the battle’s reputation.”
16th Century
French
bicoque
“A small, weakly defended fort or an insignificant place.”
17th Century
English
bicoque
“A small, poorly built house or minor fortification.”
Modern English
English
bicoque
“An uncommon word for a flimsy building or insignificant fort.”