† pot birdsn.Obsoleterare a theatrical imitation of the notes of birds, perhaps produced by blowing through a pipe in a pot or similar vessel of water.
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a1625 J. FletcherPilgrimv. iv (stage direct.) in F. Beaumont & J. Fletcher Comedies & Trag. (1647) sig. Iiiiiv/2 Musick afar off. Pot Birds.