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gallows bird

 

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Noun gallows bird has 1 sense
  1. gallows bird - a person who deserves to be hanged
    --1 is a kind of
    villain, scoundrel

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Gallows Bird

Noun (Slang):

A gallows bird refers to a person who is considered untrustworthy, dishonest, or morally corrupt. It is often used to describe someone who has a criminal background or a notorious reputation.

Example sentence: The town's residents did not trust the gallows bird who recently moved in.

Noun (Historical):

In historical context, a gallows bird was a person who was sentenced to death by hanging and awaiting execution. It can also refer to an individual who has a fascination with death or is involved in activities related to executioners.

Example sentence: During medieval times, the gallows bird would be placed in the public square for all to see.

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