单词 | jackdaw-like |
释义 | > as lemmasˈjackdaw-like ˈjackdaw-like adj. ΚΠ 1831 Lady Morgan in Metropolitan June 133 There was something in the party so ravenish and jackdaw-like, that I fancied myself in the Propaganda, or among the protestant brotherhood of Sourcraut Hall. 1890 Athenæum 19 Apr. 498/2 In the Bodleian Library, where they now rest, thanks to the jackdaw-like propensities of Mr. Secretary Pepys. 1963 J. Rössel & K. Dutfield tr. N. Palmgren in J. Rössel & K. Dutfield tr. N. Palmgren et al. Sung Sherds 254 Black crows, small, grey jackdaw-like birds and kestrels were among the birds that somewhat livened up the plain. 2009 N. Upson Angel with Two Faces vi. 111 He should keep his jackdaw-like chatter for the play if he wanted to make his way in the Church. < as lemmas |
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