sea mew

noun

Free as air; free as the sea-mew with its harsh cry wheeling close at hand under a luminous sky.

The voice was to him but like the thin harsh cry of the sea-mew wheeling near, blended in with the marvel of his freedom.

We hope the lady betook herself to the sea-mew's home, and found her beloved at the end of the journey!

And above all remember, friends, that our rallying cry is the shrill call of the sea-mew thrice repeated.

On their right, towards the direction of Mnilmontant, the sea-mew's cry at intervals gave the strength and courage.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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