Complete Definition of "lime-twig"

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Etymology
Used in w:English language|English around the 15th century. compound noun|Compound of lime and twig, with lime referring to birdlime.
Noun
lime-twig or lime twig

  1. A twig used for catching birds that is smeared with birdlime.

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