A cormorant; a ravenous fellow.
·noun The marsh harrier. II. Puttock ·noun The European kite. III. Puttock ·noun ·see <<Futtock>>....
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
a puttock-candle, a small candle put in to make weight. N. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
Synonymous with futtock; a word in use, but not warranted. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book