cocksiddle v also cocksettle*, cocksdiddle, etc. EDD cock sb¹ (58) cock-steddling Ha; cocksheddle, cocksettle IW So. To turn a somersault; to fall down and over.
   P 131-70 A woman watching boys turn somersaults said, 'Oh look at them cockstiddle!' 1971 NOSEWORTHY 185 Cocksdiddle, cocksettle, cocksiddie. To jump head over heels; to somersault. Q 71-8 Cocksiddle—to turn somersaults, usually used in the form 'cocksiddly over.' Q 71-17 Cockstiddle. To turn suddenly or fall down.

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