birch partridge

noun

1. ruffed grouse.

Example Sentences

Mitches, mit'chĕs, the birch partridge, or ruffed grouse.

From Project Gutenberg

"Well," sais I, "the doctor, like an honourable man, has asked Squire Peter McDonald for his daughter; now, when he comes in, call Jessie and place her hand in his, and say you consent, and let the spruce and birch partridge go and live near the lake together."

From Project Gutenberg