robin redbreast


Origin of robin redbreast

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1400–50; late Middle English (Scots); robin, special use of Robin

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How to use robin redbreast in a sentence

  • “A robin redbreast in a cage / Puts all heaven in a rage,” wrote William Blake.

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  • So if you ever go to robin redbreast, girls, I think it would be just as well not to mention your school-fellows of the name.'

    Robin Redbreast | Mary Louisa Molesworth
  • Somehow, in the pleasure and excitement of coming to robin redbreast, she had forgotten about the Harpers.

    Robin Redbreast | Mary Louisa Molesworth
  • The two days at robin redbreast passed most satisfactorily, and long before they came to an end Jacinth felt completely at home.

    Robin Redbreast | Mary Louisa Molesworth
  • Frances did not receive with rapturous delight the news of her invitation to robin redbreast.

    Robin Redbreast | Mary Louisa Molesworth
  • Her visit to robin redbreast had never come to pass, and Jacinth did not very specially regret it.

    Robin Redbreast | Mary Louisa Molesworth