Kick″shaws′ (?), n.; pl.Kickshawses (#) [Corrupt. fr. F. quelque chose something, fr. L. qualis 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.