释义 |
† ˈbird's-nie, -nye Obs. [Nye for eye, as in my nye = myn eye.] An obsolete vulgar term of endearment; cf. pig's-nie.
1661R. Davenport City Night-C. ii. in Dodsley (1780) XI. 289 Oh, my sweet birds-nie! What a wench have I of thee! Ibid. 306 Pr'ythee, sweet birds-nye, be content. |