¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cockbirds
1. cockbird [n] - See also: cockbird
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cockbirds
Literary usage of Cockbirds
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Macmillan's Magazine by David Masson, George Grove, John Morley, Mowbray Morris (1897)
"The fish are given to the old cockbirds, who thereupon leave off fighting, swallow
their food, and, walking up to the nest, apparently commence also to ..."
2. The Amateur Poacher by Richard Jefferies (1896)
"The brilliant cockbirds return in the early spring, or at least appear to do so,
for the habits of birds are sometimes quite local. ..."
3. On the Nile with a Camera by Anthony Wilkin (1897)
"One or two of the cockbirds were exceedingly spiteful, and made vicious pecks at
their doors as we passed. They were sorted in pens according to age, ..."
Other Resources:
