Camillo now tosses a perfumed handkerchief under his nose, and inhales the Coxcombical incense of the idea that he will do all without Camilla's aid, to surprise her; thereby teaching her to know him to be somewhat a hero.
"Vittoria, v4"
George Meredith
Meanwhile, it was my pleasure to wear in society the Coxcombical and eccentric costume of character I had first adopted, and to cultivate the arts which won from women the smile which cheered and encouraged me in my graver contest with men.
"Pelham, Complete"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton Last Updated: March 16, 2009
Instead of sneering at the Coxcombical superintendent, he smiled at his approach; his complexion was far less sallow than it had been; and, above all, he allowed the superintendent to pay the driver of the post-chaise without an inquiry as to the fare.
"'O Thou, My Austria!'"
Ossip Schubin