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jailbird

[ jeyl-burd ]

noun

  1. a person who is or has been confined in jail; convict or ex-convict.


jailbird

/ ˈɪˌɜː /

noun

  1. a person who is or has been confined to jail, esp repeatedly; convict
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of jailbird1

First recorded in 1595–1605; jail + bird
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When it comes to those sprung Jan. 6 jailbirds, “we know what’s going to happen,” said Bill Carrick, a Democratic campaign strategist.

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Another sees the two jailbirds singing the “Sweet Charity” showstopper “If My Friends Could See Me Now.”

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Trump did not name the witness but said it was a "highly respected lawyer who once represented convicted felon, jailbird and serial fake storyteller and liar, Michael Cohen."

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This subtle, amiable jailbird on temporary leave to the funny farm is saner than the men around him but he’s not necessarily brighter.

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The Duggar family insider added that the jailbird's birthday won't be as difficult of a day for him as his kids' and wife's future milestones will be.

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