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Definition of Redshank

1. Noun. A common Old World wading bird with long red legs.

Definition of Redshank

1. n. A common Old World limicoline bird (Totanus calidris), having the legs and feet pale red. The spotted redshank (T. fuscus) is larger, and has orange-red legs. Called also redshanks, redleg, and clee.

Definition of Redshank

1. a shore bird [n -S]

Medical Definition of Redshank

1. 1. A common Old World limicoline bird (Totanus calidris), having the legs and feet pale red. The spotted redshank (T. Fuscus) is larger, and has orange-red legs. Called also redshanks, redleg, and clee. The fieldfare. 2. A bare-legged person; a contemptuous appellation formerly given to the Scotch Highlanders, in allusion to their bare legs. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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