robin redbreast

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English

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Etymology

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From the name Robin + redbreast. See robin.

Noun

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robin redbreast (plural robin redbreasts)

  1. (British) The European robin.
  2. Any robin.
  3. (UK, slang, historical) A Bow Street Runner (from the colour of his waistcoat).

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