E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Pococurante (5 syl.).
Insouciant, devil-may-care, easy-go-lucky. As the “Pococurante Guardsman” (the imperturbable and impassive …). Also used for one who in argument leaves the main gist and rides off on some minor and indifferent point.
