a. rare–1. [f. STOCK sb.1 8, after couchant, etc.] Frequently set in the stocks.
1652. Brome, Jovial Crew, II. E 1. Mer. Couchant and Passant, Guardant, Rampant Beggars. Vin. Current and vagrant— Hil. Stockant, whippant Beggars!
