Associations to the word «Redshank»
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Wiktionary
REDSHANK, noun. Either of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs.
REDSHANK, noun. (obsolete) (derogatory) A bare-legged person; one of the Scottish Highlanders, who wore kilts.
Dictionary definition
REDSHANK, noun. A common Old World wading bird with long red legs.
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