資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Kickshaws \Kick"shaws`\, n.; pl. {Kickshawses}[Corrupt. fr. F.
   guelgue chose something, fr. L. gualis of what kind (akin to
   E. which) + suffix -guam + causa cause, in LL., a thing. See
   {Which}, and {Cause}.]
   1. Something fantastical; any trifling, trumpery thing; a
      toy.

            Art thou good at these kickshawses!   --Shak.

   2. A fancy dish; a titbit; a delicacy.

            Some pigeons, . . . a joint of mutton, and any
            pretty little tiny kickshaws.         --Shak.

            Cressy was lost by kickshaws and soup-maigre.
                                                  --Fenton.