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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A bird that catches spiders.
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a tiny black wasp; a spider-catcher, 69; resting on her wings; inspecting her burrow, 70; manner of burying her prey; skilful workmanship, 71;
My Studio Neighbors William Hamilton Gibson 1873
reesetee commented on the word spider-catcher
Nickname for the wallcreeper.
January 8, 2011