killdee
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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He ran along before the children as nimbly as a killdee, talking and laughing all the time.
From Little Mr. Thimblefinger and His Queer Country by Herford, Oliver
He's pine-blank as happy now as a killdee by a mill-race.
From Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches by Harris, Joel Chandler
Killdee, killdee, he calls with his high voice when alarmed—and he is usually beset by fears, real or imaginary—but when at peace, his voice is sweet and low.
From Birds Every Child Should Know by Blanchan, Neltje
That's all right," he continued, as the son closed in on me: "I kin handle the little killdee by myself....
From Fibble, D.D. by Sarg, Tony
Below us a stone mill grumbled over its unending task, and from the meadows came the blithe call of the killdee.
From David Malcolm by Lloyd, Nelson
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