Bil'ly·cock noun , orBil'ly*cock hat` [ Perh. from bully + cock ; that is, cocked like the hats of the bullies.] A round, low-crowned felt hat; a wideawake. 'The undignified billycocks and pantaloons of the West.' B. H. Chamberlain. « Little acquiesced... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/B/52
Billycock is the name given to several round-crowned brimmed hats made of felt. They are named after William Coke who had them made for him during the 19th century. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/PB.HTM