\Kick"shaws`\, n.; pl. {Kickshawses}[Corrupt. fr. F.
guelgue chose something, fr. L. gualis 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.