fox sparrow
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fox sparrow
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Nevertheless, the referee, a cock-sparrow in knickerbockers, who tried to spoil a fine game by stopping it without visible reason for doing so, felt he could do no less than caution Ginger for dangerous play.
From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.
But the pîpal would not be satisfied without an answer, so at last poor bereaved cock-sparrow replied— 'The ugly hen painted.
From Tales of the Punjab by Steel, Flora Annie
He who answered was the same jocular fellow who had called her a cock-sparrow.
From The Child Wife by Reid, Mayne
Says the little cock-sparrow, I’ll be shot if I stay, So he clapped his wings, and flew away.
From Aunt Kitty's Stories by Howard, Justin H.
Pray, what are you going to do with cock-sparrow now you have got him?”
From Louis' School Days A Story for Boys by May, E. J. (Edith J.)
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