Gallows-bird

Synonyms for "gallows-bird" (37 found)

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Sample sentences

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He had been seen to arrive by the way of the boulevard Gassendi and roam about the streets in the gloaming. A gallows-bird with a terrible face.

Source: wiktionary

"And you would be a highwayman, would you, gallows-bird—" began the Countess.

Source: wiktionary

Well, I see no reason why every gallows-bird in the district should wear out the King's gaol before his time; so you can wait until you're ready to hang, and I'll promise you'll have the same cell as the late dear departed.

Source: wiktionary

Small wonder, then, that at this juncture my mind should be drawn to you, but be assured, sir, that I hold you to be more than a mere gallows-bird, more than my fellow following four years behind.

Source: wiktionary

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