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- noun A
generic bird that is shown on thecorporate seal ofLiverpool , and symbolizes that city.
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Derived from leaver, of unknown meaning. Possibly related to laver, referring to the sprig of seaweed carried by the bird, or to old Low Dutch lefler ("spoonbill"). Current spelling influenced by Liverpool.
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