English sparrow

noun

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

But Madam English Sparrow was apparently eye-minded rather than ear-minded.

What is the history of the English Sparrow in this country, and how is his increase accounted for by his powers of adaptation?

Mr. English Sparrow heard her say this, and thought he would rather like to be bothered in that way.

“Boys are a bother, anyway,” said an English Sparrow, as he spattered in the edge of a puddle.

Then she swallowed a careless Bug who had mistaken her for an English Sparrow and flown when he should have stayed hidden.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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