Bird"bolt` (&?;), n. A short blunt arrow for killing birds without piercing them. Hence: Anything which smites without penetrating. Shak.
{ Bird" cage", or Bird"cage` } (&?;), n. A cage for confining birds.
Bird"call` (&?;), n. 1. A sound made in imitation of the note or cry of a bird for the purpose of decoying the bird or its mate.
2. An instrument of any kind, as a whistle, used in making the sound of a birdcall.
Bird"catch`er (&?;), n. One whose employment it is to catch birds; a fowler.
Bird"catch`ing, n. The art, act, or occupation or catching birds or wild fowls.
Bird" cher`ry (&?;). (Bot.) A shrub (Prunus Padus ) found in Northern and Central Europe. It bears small black cherries.
Bird"er (&?;), n. A birdcatcher.
Bird"-eyed` (&?;), a. Quick-sighted; catching a glance as one goes.
Bird" fan`ci*er (&?;). 1. One who takes pleasure in rearing or collecting rare or curious birds.