shell bird
shell-bird n [Proverb] You can get only one shot at a Shell bird' Meaning that if a Shell duck escapes your first attempt you will never see it more. Fishermen who have been stung by a merchant, and whose dealings are invited again, I have heard them say this. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit Used I and Su...
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Summary: | shell-bird n [Proverb] You can get only one shot at a Shell bird' Meaning that if a Shell duck escapes your first attempt you will never see it more. Fishermen who have been stung by a merchant, and whose dealings are invited again, I have heard them say this. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Used I shell-duck , Shelldrake. The source is listed as 1937 DEVINE 62 in DNE. |
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