Obs. rare–1. [a. F. stambouc (stanbouque, Cotgr.), ad. G. steinbock, f. stein STONE sb. + bock BUCK sb.1] A wild goat.
1591. Florio, 2nd Fruits, 143. What matter is it for him then to bee a goate, or a stambuck [It. stambecco], a kid or a chamoise.
1694. Motteux, Rabelais, IV. xxxii. He … caught there … Stamboucs [Fr. Stamboucqs].
