lime-twig en · NOUN
Etymology
From lime (“referring to birdlime”) + twig. Used in English around the 15th century.
Meanings
- A twig smeared with birdlime, used for catching birds.
- (figuratively, obsolete, slang) A thief.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lime-twigs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| lime twig | alternative | lexicographic |