whisky-jack
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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There will never be a more blurred picture of a whisky-jack, said Uncle John grimly to himself.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
It was very peaceful and quiet: a chickadee sang his poignant little piece for them, and the inevitable whisky-jack arrived on soundless wings to pick up cooky crumbs from within a few feet.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
With his knife he dug out the papers which he had concealed in that whisky-jack hole.
From The Honor of the Big Snows by Curwood, James Oliver
I did not see the track or sign of any living thing save a single whisky-jack, but even he was shy and kept well out of range.
From The Long Labrador Trail by Wallace, Dillon
In five minutes a whisky-jack jumped upon a branch over my head, and after reconnoitring a minute or so, lit upon my hand, and began to breakfast forthwith.
From Hudson Bay by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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