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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Halfcock \Half"cock`\ (-k[o^]k`), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
   Halfcocked(-k[o^]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. Halfcocking.]
   To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch.
   [1913 Webster]

   To go off half-cocked, To go off halfcocked.
   (a) To be discharged prematurely, or with the trigger at half
       cock; -- said of a firearm.
   (b) To do or say something without due thought or care.
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