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Definitions for: Birdlime [n] a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds
[v] spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
Webster (1913) Definition: Bird"lime`, n. [Bird + lime viscous substance.]
An extremely adhesive viscid substance, usually made of the
middle bark of the holly, by boiling, fermenting, and
cleansing it. When a twig is smeared with this substance it
will hold small birds which may light upon it. Hence:
Anything which insnares.
Not birdlime or Idean pitch produce A more tenacious
mass of clammy juice. --Dryden.
Note: Birdlime is also made from mistletoe, elder, etc.
Bird"lime`, v. t.
To smear with birdlime; to catch with birdlime; to insnare.
When the heart is thus birdlimed, then it cleaves to
everything it meets with. --Coodwin.
Synonyms: lime, lime
See Also: adhesive, adhesive material, scatter, spread, spread out
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