maybird

[ mey-burd ]

noun

1. any of various birds whose seasonal appearance for breeding typically begins in May, including the bobolink and the whimbrel:

   The bobolink’s return from its winter home in South America is such a welcome sight and sound, ushering in a new spring, that many of us call it the maybird.

Word History and Origins

Origin of maybird¹

First recorded in 1790–95; May + bird ( def )

Example Sentences

If it had not been for aunty, Harry and Kitty would have long ago carried out their favorite plan, and have run away together, like Roland and Maybird.

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Nothing makes one look more ridiculous than chasing an independent maybird of no particular views across an onion bed.

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Perhaps you do not know what a maybird is.

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So they are; but I find you reading 'Roland and Maybird,' a great deal oftener than 'Harry and Lucy,' and I think you are not half so fond of 'Frank' as you are of 'Sinbad.'

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