Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The purple grackle, Quiscalus quiscula: so called in some parts of the United States.
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Examples
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Well, I talked along to him till I worked 'round to shamin' him a little for havin 'to be christened settin' up on top a bean-arbor, same ez a crow-bird, which I told him the parson he wouldn't 'a' done ef he'd 'a' felt free to've left it undone.
Short Stories for English Courses Rosa Mary Redding [Editor] Mikels
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"Glad to hear it," said the rabbit, politely, and then he told about seeking his fortune, and all of a sudden a great big ugly crow-bird flew down out of a tall tree and made a dash for Mrs. Wren to eat her up.
Uncle Wiggily's Travels Howard Roger Garis 1917
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Well, I talked along to him till I worked 'round to shamin' him a little for havin 'to be christened settin' up on top a bean-arbor, same ez a crow-bird, which I told him the parson he wouldn't 'a' done ef he 'd' a 'felt free to 've left it undone.
Sonny, a Christmas Guest Ruth McEnery Stuart 1886
hernesheir commented on the word crow-bird
A sort of bird-bird word.
December 2, 2010
ruzuzu commented on the word crow-bird
On it. Thanks, hh.
December 2, 2010