blackbird
a common European thrush, Turdus merula, the male of which is black with a yellow bill.
any of several American birds of the family Icteridae, having black plumage.: Compare crow blackbird, red-winged blackbird, rusty blackbird.
any of several other unrelated birds having black plumage in either or both sexes.
History/Historical. a person, especially a Pacific Islander, who was kidnapped and sold into slavery abroad, usually in Australia.
to kidnap (a person), as in blackbirding.
to engage in blackbirding.
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The Tale of Grandfather Mole | Arthur Scott BaileyAfter pondering over Mr. blackbird's speech for a few moments he raised his head.
The Tale of Grandfather Mole | Arthur Scott BaileyAnd after thanking Mr. blackbird for his advice, he turned away and burrowed out of sight.
The Tale of Grandfather Mole | Arthur Scott BaileyThen Mr. blackbird selected a good many choice tidbits here and there, which he bolted with gusto.
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British Dictionary definitions for blackbird
/ (ˈblækˌbɜːd) /
a common European thrush, Turdus merula, in which the male has a black plumage and yellow bill and the female is brown
any of various American orioles having a dark plumage, esp any of the genus Agelaius
history a person, esp a South Sea Islander, who was kidnapped and sold as a slave, esp in Australia
(tr) (formerly) to kidnap and sell into slavery
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