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jailbird

English

Etymology

jail +? bird, circa 1600. Compare gallows bird.

Pronunciation

Noun

jailbird (plural jailbirds)

  1. A prisoner or an ex-prisoner

Related terms

  • gallows bird

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railbird

English

Etymology

rail +? bird

Pronunciation

Noun

railbird (plural railbirds)

  1. A rail or similar bird
  2. (US, slang) A gambler; originally specifically a horseracing enthusiast

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