lime twig
Americannoun
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a twig smeared with birdlime to catch birds.
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a snare or trap.
Etymology
Origin of lime twig
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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I thought the lime twig would not release the bird again.
From The Children of the World by Heyse, Paul
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